Director – Partner Operations

Role Overview

• Business development & client acquisition: You identify new business opportunities, manage your pipeline and forecast, expand long-term client relationships, and take full responsibility for acquiring projects in the Operations area.
• Key account development: You systematically develop key accounts and expand our network within the DACH region's industry.
• Strategic partnerships: You develop pioneering strategies together with C‑level decision‑makers, support complex transformation programs in manufacturing, and ensure sustainable impact.
• Production consulting: You design and implement programs for Operational Excellence (e.g., Lean, TPM, OEE), Smart/Digital Factory (e.g., MES, Analytics, Automation), production planning & control, footprint and capacity optimization, and similar initiatives.
• Team leadership & development: You embody our corporate culture as a leader, further expand the Competence Center and coach the Competence Center leadership in developing the team.
• Thought leadership: You position TMG Consultants as a thought leader in production consulting, develop innovative consulting approaches and represent the company at the highest level.
• Entrepreneurial responsibility: You actively contribute to the company’s financial success, take responsibility for growth and results for the Operations portfolio and participate in shaping strategic company decisions.
• Innovation & excellence: As a member of the partner circle, you continuously advance our consulting methods, sharpen our Operations methodology toolbox and set new standards for outstanding client service.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in a leadership role within management consulting with proven success in client acquisition and project ownership, with a focus on production/operations.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing and strategic thinking with the ability to understand and shape complex interdependencies.
• Excellent academic degree (preferably a doctorate) in a relevant discipline from a reputable university.
• Outstanding commercial skills (pipeline management, value propositions, proposals & pricing, C‑level negotiations) and a robust professional network.
• Excellent ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships at C‑level.
• Authentic leadership style with the ability to inspire teams and enable peak performance.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills in German and English.
• Passion for business development and readiness to take responsibility.

Benefits

• Genuine partnership with entrepreneurial responsibility and appropriate participation in the company’s success.
• Direct influence on corporate strategy and development within a fast‑growing hidden champion.
• Work on high‑calibre, strategic projects.
• Opportunity to position yourself as an industry expert through publications, speaking engagements and media appearances.
• Above‑average total compensation package with attractive profit participation and exclusive additional benefits.
• Tailored, cross‑company professional development program.
• A strong corporate culture with regular events such as summer parties, Christmas celebrations and internal offsites.
• Bicycle leasing via JobRad.