Specialized operational depth on a temporary basis, when a topic requires expertise that is not meaningfully available in the existing team.
2–5 days/month · 6–18 months · Parallel possible · Start within two weeks
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When this role fits
ERP, Revenue Operations, KPI architecture, AI readiness, or pricing require operational depth that is missing internally.
CEO or Operating Partner needs an experienced sparring partner who thinks along and shares responsibility – no full-time presence, but clear operational expertise.
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What's behind it
Some topics don't need a full-time executive, but more than just good advice. They need someone who really knows the topic, thinks operationally, and takes responsibility for the result.
The Senior Operating Advisor is not an external consultant who gives recommendations. He works directly with the leadership team, regularly, focused, and with a clear view of what really matters. Not activity, but impact.
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How I intervene
Days 01–30 (Scoping & Diagnosis) Situation-specific scoping. Identify structural causes. Clear recommendation for action within the first few weeks.
Ongoing (Operational Support) Regular sessions with CEO, CFO or Operating Partner. Operational co-responsibility, not external consulting.
At the End (Handover) Embed results. Improvements continue after the mandate, independent of external support.