Operating Executive - South Region

Cobalt Service Partners • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Cobalt Service Partners is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission-critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers. Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specializing in middle market companies in the services and software industries and with $15bn+ of AUM Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch, completing seventeen acquisitions in under two years and establishing a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A
Cobalt is hiring an Operating Executive – South Region to own end-to-end operating performance across a growing portfolio of partner companies. This role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for driving predictable revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, and operational consistency across the region. The Operating Executive will lead multi-unit operations in a complex, fast-scaling environment. Responsibilities include integrating newly acquired businesses, strengthening leadership teams, establishing consistent operating cadence, and ensuring performance standards are met without disrupting customer relationships or local cultures
In addition to operational leadership, this role requires active participation in regional growth efforts. The Operating Executive will work closely with sales leaders, engage in significant customer and partner interactions, and ensure commercial opportunities are supported by scalable, high-quality execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior operating experience with direct P&L ownership
• Proven success leading multi-unit, labor-intensive service businesses ($50M+ revenue preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to drive organic growth, not solely manage existing operations
• Experience engaging directly with customers and supporting executive-level sales efforts
• Track record of successfully integrating acquisitions and scaling operations
• Strong financial acumen and operational judgment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in private equity-backed, founder-led, or high-growth environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability across South region partner companies
• Drive organic revenue growth and EBITDA expansion through disciplined execution
• Lead post-acquisition integration and post-close value creation
• Develop, coach, and evaluate CEOs and senior leadership teams
• Establish and maintain operating rhythm, KPIs, and performance management
• Partner with sales leadership to translate pipeline into delivered revenue through capacity planning, utilization, and pricing discipline

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed