Hire a fractional VP Operations — cadence, process, and scale
A fractional VP Operations installs operating cadence, tightens core processes, and scales the operating model on 1–2 days per week.
- • Shortlist in 48 hours
- • No 25–30% placement fee
- • Vetted C-suite and VP operators
- • Fractional, interim, or advisory
When to hire a fractional VP Operations
Most companies hire a fractional VP Operations when the founder or existing team can no longer own the operations function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- The business is scaling and processes are breaking
- Cross-functional handoffs are slow and error-prone
- You need to install real OKRs, WBR, and rituals
- Vendor and tooling sprawl is out of control
- You want a COO shape but not yet full-time
What a fractional VP Operations owns
A fractional VP Operations operates as your accountable Vice President of Operations on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — Operating cadence and rituals
- — Process design and workflow optimization
- — Vendor management and tooling consolidation
- — OKRs, planning, and reporting
- — Cross-functional program management
- — Ops hiring plan and org design
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional VP Operations cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional VP Operations do?
- A fractional VP Operations installs cadence, tightens process, and scales the operating model on a part-time basis.
- How much does a fractional VP Operations cost?
- Fractional VP Operations retainers typically run $7,000–$15,000 per month, or $175–$400 per hour.
Ready to hire your VP Operations?
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