Vice President, Performance Improvement (India Team)

Portage Point Partners is a Chicago-headquartered advisory, interim management and investment banking firm focused on serving the middle-market. Backed by New Mountain Capital, the firm has grown at over 30% annually since its founding in 2016 and today operates from ten offices across the United States.

The firm delivers integrated financial and operational solutions across Transaction Advisory Services, Transaction Execution Services, Office of the CFO, Valuations, Performance Improvement, Turnaround & Restructuring and Investment Banking. Engagement teams are lean and execution-oriented, working directly with senior stakeholders to navigate complex transitions and transformations.

Triple P India (TPI) is a strategic extension of the firm’s platform, established to build a high-quality team that operates as an integrated part of U.S.-based teams. Professionals in TPI are involved in live engagements from the outset, contributing to analysis, execution and client deliverables in coordination with colleagues across the firm. The platform is designed to provide meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership and long-term growth in a high-performance environment.

The Performance Improvement (PI) team partners with private equity sponsors, lenders and corporates to drive value creation, performance enhancement and transformation across the business and investment lifecycle. This high-output team delivers strategy through execution that is tailored per client needs.

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