Operations Manager

FairCap is a fast-growing, internationally oriented private equity company that acquires small and medium-sized companies and transforms them into sustainable, healthy organizations. Our long-term and entrepreneurial approach supports the operational improvement of our portfolio companies, taking into account all stakeholders, including the environment (“win for all”).

We are a reliable and experienced partner in complex transactions aiming to provide a “good home” for the companies we acquire. Post-closing, we work closely with the management team to achieve a clear value increase focusing on the sustainable and long-term growth of the company.

To support our two portfolio companies in Italy, we are looking for an Italian-speaking Operations Manager (m/f/d).

Typical situations

• Complex Carve-Out: The company is to be spun off from a larger corporation and restructured as a stand-alone entity. This process will require a redefinition of its strategic direction and operational structure.
• Below-Average Profitability: Compared to its competitors, the company’s profitability is lagging. Measures must be defined to achieve industry-standard profitability, followed by a rapid and effective implementation of these improvements.
• Change Management: The company must undergo a strategic reorientation of its product and sales strategies. Additionally, a cultural transformation within the organization is essential to facilitate the necessary changes.

Your tasks

• Develop comprehensive value creation concepts focused on growth, cost efficiency, and liquidity, as well as short- and mid-term strategies for business optimization — and implement them hands on and cross-functionally on-site.
• Work closely with the Operating Partner and management teams across portfolio companies.
• Take on interim management responsibilities within portfolio companies — for example in production, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Set up and lead PMOs to ensure structured execution of value-creation programs.
• Lead cost optimization and carve-out projects to boost efficiency and independence.
• Develop and implement ESG initiatives as well as carve-out and PMI measures.
• Coordinate operational experts (Sales, Procurement, Lean, IT) to deliver measurable impact.
• Develop and implement ESG initiatives as well as carve-out and PMI measures.

Your profile

• Degree in economics, engineering, or natural sciences with strong commercial acumen.
• 5–8 years of experience in transformation, restructuring, or turnaround projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to take financial stakes and risks.
• Strong people skills: sales affinity, trust-building, assertiveness and an inspiring presence.
• Hands-on, ambitious, and passionate about creating real impact.
• Willingness to travel across Europe; international experience is a plus.
• Business-fluent English skills.
• Alignment with FairCap’s mission of combining high-yield investments with sustainability.

Your benefits

• Entrepreneurial responsibility and personal growth through real challenges.
• A platform to implement your ideas and create tangible value.
• A close-knit, entrepreneurial culture built on creativity, ownership, and clear values.
• Attractive performance-based compensation with significant equity participation.

Interested in the position?

Then please send us your CV along with a short cover letter to: