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Fractional Director of Operations

A fractional director of operations for companies that need hands-on operational management without the full-time hire. Kamyar Shah serves as fractional director of operations through World Consulting Group, managing the build-out of processes, systems, and team capability that turn daily chaos into reliable execution. Over 650 companies. 25 years.

48-72hr decision cycles
20-35% leadership output gain
2-3x execution volume
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“When we decided to dramatically increase the scale of our operations, we chose Kamyar for his experience and skills in Operations Management. His know-how has been indispensable in our effort and success.”

Mark Griffin / CEO, Great State Dental Lab

30 minutes. No pitch. No sales process.
25+
Years in Operations
650+
Client Engagements
90
Day Operating Plans
$2M-100M
Client Revenue Range

What a Fractional Director of Operations Does

A fractional director of operations fits companies that have outgrown informal operations but are not yet ready for a full-time operations executive. The daily work is getting done, but it depends too heavily on individual effort rather than reliable systems. A fractional director of operations brings structured operational management to a company that needs it without the $150K to $250K annual commitment of a permanent hire.

The typical trigger is a founder who realizes they are spending 60 percent of their time on operational issues instead of growth. Meetings about process problems multiply. The same fires keep recurring. A fractional director of operations takes ownership of the operational layer so leadership can focus on strategy, sales, and growth.

Kamyar Shah has served as a fractional director of operations for over 650 companies through World Consulting Group. The engagement targets the specific operational gaps that constrain growth and builds systems to close them within a defined timeline.

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How Kamyar Shah Works as a Fractional Director of Operations

Daily operations management. Kamyar Shah manages the operational rhythm of your business: workflow oversight, team coordination, process enforcement, and exception handling. A fractional director of operations provides the day-to-day operational management that most growing companies lack.

Process design and documentation. Every core process gets mapped, documented, and assigned an owner. A fractional director of operations builds the process architecture that allows the company to execute consistently regardless of which individual is performing the work.

Reporting and visibility. Kamyar Shah builds the reporting systems that give leadership real-time visibility into operational performance: dashboards, KPI tracking, exception alerts, and trend analysis. No more relying on hallway conversations for status updates.

Operational capacity building. A fractional director of operations develops the management capability within your team. Kamyar Shah trains team leads and managers to own their operational domains, building the internal capacity that makes the fractional role unnecessary over time.

Client Results

What Clients Say

“Kamyar brings strong leadership on the operational side of a growing business. He has the skills to guide a high-functioning team while also keeping the pulse on the entire organization, identifying issues before they become problems.”
Johanna Kimball / Tax and Financial Consultant
“If your team is in need of a level-headed, natural leader to help ease friction and drastically increase cash flow in your business, look no further than Kamyar Shah. Kamyar has an innate ability to understand systems, team dynamics, and the flow of business at any level.”
Chad Price / Entrepreneur and Business Professional

Investment

Engagements run 6 to 12 months. Executive-level strategic work, not advisory-by-the-hour. Measurable operational impact in the first quarter. Scope and price determined on the discovery call.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fractional director of operations do?
A fractional director of operations manages the operational function part-time: processes, management systems, team accountability, and operational reporting. Kamyar Shah fills this role through World Consulting Group, working 10–20 hours per week.
How is a fractional director of operations different from a fractional COO?
A fractional director of operations manages execution. A fractional COO sets operational strategy and sits at the executive level. For companies under $10M, the fractional director of operations role is often sufficient. Above $10M, the COO-level engagement is more appropriate.
How much does a fractional director of operations cost?
A fractional director of operations with Kamyar Shah costs $4,000–$10,000 per month through World Consulting Group versus $120K–$180K for a full-time director.
How long does a fractional director of operations engagement last?
Most engagements run 6–12 months. The engagement ends when operational systems are built, managers are capable, and the company can bring the function in-house or transition to a lighter fractional arrangement.

Ready to Hire a Fractional Director of Operations?

Book a 30-minute call with Kamyar Shah. One conversation will tell you whether a fractional director of operations is the right operational model for your company’s current stage.