Manager of Strategic Projects

About the Company 

Accredited Labs is rapidly emerging as the leading national provider of calibration services in the U.S., specializing in test and measurement equipment across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, agriculture, food and beverage, life sciences, manufacturing, and packaging. Having completed over 25 tuck-in acquisitions in the past year and with plans for numerous additional acquisitions over the next 1-3 years, we are highly acquisitive and focused on integrating these businesses seamlessly into our growing network. 

Our mission is to build a national calibration services provider that leads the industry, not just in size but in the quality of integration and operational excellence. As we expand, we are investing heavily in technology and process design, ensuring that we operate as a cohesive and efficient network. This role is critical in helping us achieve that vision. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking a high-energy, self-starting Manager of Strategic Projects to drive cross-functional initiatives for our high-growth private equity portfolio company. This position will partner closely with both members of the senior leadership team to drive the highest priority strategic initiatives and will have meaningful hands-on leadership experience driving operational change across the organization. 

As part of this role you will work closely with corporate leaders and the executive team on a variety of strategic projects to drive the overall growth and success of the company. You will engage at least weekly with the executive leadership team (CEO, COO, VP of Finance) and play a key role in scoping and delivering on work that contributes to the successful growth of a national industry leader.  

In addition, you will partner with the COO, CFO and VP of Corp Dev to lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into Accredited Labs. Over a 2-3 year period you will have successfully acquired and integrated over 20 to 30 small/medium size calibration companies and become an industry leading expert in deploying ERP, CRM, and MarTech technologies. Throughout the acquisition and integration process you will engage with sellers and their teams to successfully onboard them into Accredited Labs operational processes.  

This role can be done remotely from anywhere in the U.S. but requires the ability to travel to acquisition companies and branch locations. Expectations are 50% travel to assist with onsite due diligence and integration activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting toolkit and can successfully flex between driving operational change with frontline teams and crafting highly synthesized communications appropriate for the board of directors. This role reports to the Director of Strategic Projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Projects: Support the executive and operational teams in executing a range of strategic projects, contributing to the overall growth and success of Accredited Labs. Operate with a high degree of independence, taking ownership of integration initiatives and driving them to successful completion. 

• Business and Data Analytics: Deploy an analytical toolkit to evaluate business performance and identify levers which will meaningfully increase overall company value. 

• Operating Model Development: Partner with internal subject matter experts to develop operating processes, work procedures and training to standardize the Accredited Labs operating system. 

• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including corporate leaders and the executive team, to ensure that integration efforts align with strategic business objectives. 

• Integration Management: Lead and manage the integration of newly acquired businesses into Accredited Labs including onboarding to the core tech stack (including NetSuite, IndySoft, and HubSpot amongst other platforms), establishing integration value creation priorities and driving overall process alignment. 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in leading complex projects with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and address technical and operational challenges with an eye to pragmatic decision making. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders from all walks of life. 

• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• A strategic mindset with a desire to contribute to the long-term growth and success of the company. 

• Big 4 consulting experience and strong foundational analytical skills.  Mastery of excel is a requirement with the ability to pick up SQL/Python over time. 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Why Join Us? 

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of building a leading national calibration services provider. You will gain unparalleled experience in managing integrations across a rapidly expanding network of businesses, working closely with seasoned executives, and contributing to the strategic direction of the company. This is the perfect role for a high potential, early career business analyst or associate to have an outsized impact in a high-growth, private equity-backed environment. 

About Us:

Accredited Labs is a trusted provider of accredited calibration services. Our expertise in precision calibration is marked by innovation, quality, and our dedication to customer satisfaction. 

We are a network of calibration companies that blends local relationships with the reliability and resources of a national brand. We partner with established regional labs known for their deep community roots and long-standing customer trust and empower them with top-tier infrastructure and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Whether onsite or in-lab, we maintain the personalized service customers depend on and deliver a consistent, compliant experience across every location.

Accredited Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Accredited Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Benefits: 

We value our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical coverage to support your well-being
• Dental Insurance – Preventive and restorative care to keep you smiling
• Vision Insurance – Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts
• 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan and generous employer match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with fully covered life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off
• Paid Holidays – Celebrate and recharge with paid company holidays
• Company-Provided Equipment – All necessary tools and technology supplied to help you succeed in your role