Job Description

Portage Point Partners is a Chicago, Illinois headquartered, middle market focused advisory, interim management and investment banking firm with a national footprint across ten US offices. It delivers deeply integrated, cross functional solutions across Transaction Advisory Services, Valuations, Performance Improvement, Transaction Execution Services, Office of the CFO, Turnaround & Restructuring and Investment Banking. Backed by New Mountain Capital and nearly 200 experts with blue-chip consulting, finance, operations and investing backgrounds, the firm brings a uniquely holistic perspective to complex financial and operational situations.

The firm is known for its high impact, high pace execution model and has grown rapidly since inception in 2016.

Portage Point Partners is seeking a Vice President, Performance Improvement to lead critical workstreams, across transaction execution, operational turnaround and value creation programs. This Vice President will manage Associates and ensure analytic rigor on commercial and operational diagnostics, performance improvement and implementation support across U.S.-based private equity portfolio companies. The Vice President will lead workstreams that enhance efficiency, accuracy and decision-making for clients facing complex financial, transactional and operational challenges. This person will support key initiatives, manage discrete workstreams and collaborate closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of commercial due diligence, operational due diligence, transaction and transformation workstreams, ensuring accuracy, speed and insight generation
• Oversee development of cost reduction programs, cash flow improvement initiatives and operational KPIs
• Drive detailed performance improvement analyses across procurement, supply chain, pricing and overhead optimization
• Manage and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs and building capability
• Interface regularly with U.S.-based leadership to align on priorities and deliverables
• Support implementation tracking, including PMO setup, initiative tracking and benefits realization
• Contribute to process standardization and knowledge building within the India team
• Participate in internal and client-facing discussions to present findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with U.S.-based team members to ensure seamless execution across time zones
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
• Experience working with private equity clients or on US / global transactions
• Six to 10 years of experience in management consulting, turnaround transaction execution or performance improvement (MBB, A&M, AlixPartners, Big 4 or equivalent)
• Strong experience in cost transformation, operational turnarounds, transaction execution or cash management programs
• Proven ability to manage teams in a global delivery model
• Advanced financial modeling and data analytics capabilities
• Proven ability to lead complex engagements, manage multiple priorities and deliver executive-ready results
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environment