Fractional Operations Executive

Senior operations leadership without the full-time hire.

You need VP or COO-level operational leadership — but you're not ready for a six-figure salary. I embed with your team on a fractional basis: fixing what's broken, building what's missing, and staying until it actually works.

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Jimmy Andreoli - Fractional Operations Executive

What is a fractional executive?

A fractional executive is a senior leader who works with your company on a part-time or contract basis — typically 2 to 10 hours per week. You get the strategic thinking, leadership experience, and hands-on execution of a VP or C-suite operator without the cost of a full-time hire.

Unlike consultants who advise from the sidelines, I take an active leadership role. I join your meetings, manage projects, build systems, and drive execution — just like an internal executive would. The difference? I work with you until the job is done, not indefinitely.

The fractional model works especially well for SMBs in growth mode: you need senior operational horsepower, but you're not at the scale where a $250K+ COO makes sense yet.

The Math

  • Full-time COO salary $200K–$350K+
  • + Benefits & overhead $40K–$80K
  • + Recruiting costs $30K–$60K
  • + Ramp time 3–6 months
  • Fractional engagement Fraction of that

Signs you might need fractional operations leadership

If any of these sound familiar, we should talk.

You've outgrown your systems

The processes that got you here are breaking down. Your team is working harder than ever but still falling behind. Something has to change.

Leadership is stretched too thin

You or your exec team are drowning in operational firefighting. There's no time for strategy because you're stuck managing the day-to-day.

You know what needs to change — but not how

You can see the problems. You might even know the direction. But you don't have someone who can design the fix and make it stick.

Systems don't talk to each other

Your CRM, ERP, and operational tools are siloed. Data lives in spreadsheets. Integration is a mess — or nonexistent.

You've been burned by consultants before

You've paid for advice that never got implemented. Or worse — an implementation that your team had to fix after the "experts" left.

You need a senior operator, not another employee to manage

You want someone who can own outcomes, not just complete tasks. Someone who brings direction, not just extra hands.

What I actually do as your fractional operator

I span strategy and execution across operations, systems, and teams. Here's what that looks like in practice:

Operational Strategy & Execution

Translate executive vision into executable plans. Identify gaps between intent and reality. Align departments on priorities. Eliminate redundancy.

Systems Architecture

Design and fix Salesforce, ERP, and integration workflows. Make your systems match how your business actually operates. Improve adoption.

Process Design & Stabilization

Identify broken workflows. Redesign processes that match reality. Improve handoffs. Document SOPs people will actually use.

Customer Operations

Structure coverage, escalation, and resolution standards. Monitor metrics. Align customer service with field ops and sales.

Cross-Department Translation

Bridge leadership, operations, IT, and frontline teams. Clarify expectations. Prevent duplicated effort and reduce friction.

Training & Enablement

Train teams on systems and workflows. Create documentation that gets used. Coach managers. Build internal capability.

Data & Reporting

Analyze operational trends. Surface risks early. Build clean, executive-ready reporting that actually informs decisions.

Problem Resolution

Diagnose failures quickly. Root cause analysis. Coordinate cross-team fixes. Restore stability and prevent recurrence.

Why working with me is different

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No outsourced bait-and-switch

I personally lead and execute the work. When specialized expertise is needed, I bring it in — but I remain hands-on throughout: in the meetings, in the decisions, and in the work from start to finish.

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No 80-page reports you'll never read

I give you what you need to move — then help you move. My value comes from execution, not documentation theater.

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No "hit it and quit it"

I stick around. Most of my engagements run months to years because I'm invested in your outcome, not just a deliverable.

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No hand-waving about ROI

If I can't help you, I'll tell you. If I can, you'll see it. I don't promise "transformation" — I promise clarity and real progress.

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I've been burned too

I once paid hundreds of thousands for a "turnkey" implementation and got offshore teams, broken deliverables, and months of cleanup. That experience made me the operator I am today.

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Direct, honest communication

I'll tell you what I see — even when it's uncomfortable. I need you to actually listen. If you give me the reins, I'll deliver.

How we can work together

Every engagement starts with a conversation. From there, we figure out what fits.

The path to working together

No complicated sales process. Here's how it actually works:

1

Clarity Call

15-minute conversation to understand where you are and whether I can help. No pitch — just a real read on your situation.

2

Scope & Fit

If there's a fit, we dig deeper. I learn about your operations, systems, and goals. We define what success looks like.

3

Engagement

We agree on terms and get started. I embed with your team and begin executing against clear priorities.

4

Results

You get operational clarity, systems that work, and a team that can sustain the progress after I'm gone.

Questions you might have

How many hours per week do fractional engagements typically require?
It depends on the scope. Fractional leadership retainers typically range from 2-10 hours per week. Project-based work varies by complexity. We'll figure out what makes sense for your situation.
Do you work on-site or remotely?
Mostly remote, with on-site time as needed. I'm based in Southern California and can travel for kickoffs, key meetings, or critical phases. Most ongoing work happens via video, Slack, and shared tools.
What industries do you work with?
I'm industry-agnostic, but I thrive in service-based businesses with complex logistics, field teams, customer support operations, or high-touch delivery. If execution quality is your differentiator, we'll get along.
How long do engagements typically last?
Project-based work usually runs 2-6 months depending on scope. Fractional leadership retainers often last 6 months to multiple years. I stay until the work is done — not on a predetermined clock.
What's the investment?
I'm not cheap — but I don't waste your money either. Pricing depends on scope and hours. We'll discuss this on our call and I'll give you a clear picture before we commit to anything.
What if I need specialized expertise you don't have?
I bring it in. I have a network of trusted specialists (developers, data engineers, industry experts). When I bring someone in, I stay involved and accountable — no handoffs.

Ready to talk?

If you're stuck, stretched, or know there's a better way to run your operation — let's figure out if I can help. 15 minutes. No pitch.

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