SkyWater is partnering with a $33B and growing global alternative investment firm focused on asset-based investments in private specialty finance and real assets to add an Associate-Capital Formation to their team.
This person will play a key role on the Capital Formation team, and will support and develop business with new and existing investors and consultants as well as assist with new product initiatives. This person will work alongside and report directly to the local senior distribution team.
We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, has strong hustle and drive with a sales-focused personality.
Experience in institutional sales process and procedure, along with CRM tools is required. Exposure to private credit, structured products, specialty finance, consumer finance, and real asset sales is desired.
*Position is based in Midtown and requires the ability to travel.
A global equipment and technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the full lifecycle of an established hardware + software product line. This role owns product vision, roadmap, and execution, partnering closely with engineering, design, operations, sales, and external vendors to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions.
SkyWater is partnering with a local manufacturing company located in the Minneapolis area. They areentering a defining chapter: new investments, brand expansions, upgraded creative assets, and major launches across mass retail and D2C channels. With strong retailer relationships already in place, the company is now ready to scale digital in a meaningful, modern, high-impact way—and they need a builder to make it happen.
The Director of Digital & E-Commerce will lead digital strategy, retail performance, and D2C website optimization across a multi-brand portfolio. This is a newly created role designed to build and scale the company’s digital capabilities, supporting both retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales channels. The position will lead retail.com initiatives, manage four D2C sites, oversee paid media and social collaboration, and serve as the primary architect of digital performance analytics.
Required Qualifications
5–10+ years of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, and/or retail management.
Hands-on experience managing retail.com programs across major retailers.
Proficiency with D2C site management and core digital performance analytics.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn insights into recommendations.
Proven ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Experience with beauty, personal care, or consumer products strongly preferred.
Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management capabilities.
Work Environment
Hybrid preferred; remote considered for the right candidate.
We’re partnering with a Private Equity backed manufacturing company to find their next Controller. This is a highly visible role supporting a growing business unit and partnering with leaders across the broader organization.
If you’re a hands on manufacturing accounting leader who enjoys shaping processes, leading the close, and partnering with different divisions, apply today!
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client to find an Operations Manager for their growing team! Our client is a quickly growing, PE backed landscaping services organization that works in the residential and commercial markets across Minnesota. They’re looking for a strategic Operations Manager who can oversee field crews, manage scheduling, maintain safety & quality at each job site, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Our client is offering a competitive compensation package (base + bonus), strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow & expand!
We have been retained by an exciting yet stable organization in the FinTech space to identify their first VP of Technology Strategy & Digital Innovation. We have placed 3 other VP’s within this organization; all of whom are still there are really enjoying it. This organization has over 1,500 employees (200 in Technology), and is consistently voted a Top Workplace by it’s employees.
Reporting to the CIO, the VP will lead a tiger team of strategists, architects, and portfolio leaders in a truly transformational change for the organization in shaping new digital innovation & technology — building the long-term technology strategy, leading major transformation initiatives, establishing enterprise-wide metrics and value realization, and maturing emerging capabilities such as enterprise architecture, planning, and digital enablement.
This is a rare opportunity for a future CIO-type executive who thrives in complexity, brings clarity to ambiguity, and has a demonstrated record of delivering meaningful transformation.
Our clients offers a robust package overall, including a strong base + bonus, along with a strong benefits package.
*** Our client maintains a hybrid schedule, so the candidate will need to reside in the Twin Cities area, or the surrounding states with regular travel to Minneapolis. They are not providing visa sponsorship at this time. ***
SkyWater is seeking a strategic finance leader for a top-tier financial institution in Minneapolis, MN. Reporting to the CFO, you will play a crucial role in guiding the organization’s financial strategy, decision-making, and performance. This SVP position leads and contributes to the financial analysis, modeling, and investment evaluation to drive business growth and maximize stakeholder value.
In this newly created strategic finance role, you will work closely with senior management and the board of directors to provide actionable financial insights, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and lead financial processes that promote cross-functional collaboration within the organization.
Growing firm with $1bn AUM targeting $100bn AUM in 4-5 years. Rapid inorganic growth is driving hiring needs for strong corporate development professionals — this person will be #2 in the Corp Dev group and join the company on the ground floor of what will be phenomenal growth.
Ideal candidates have 3-6 years experience in Big 4 FDD, buy/sell-side investment banking, or corporate development and are comfortable with ambiguity/gray space. This is not a role where you will be tightly managed — we are seeking someone who knows when and where to be and can take significant ownership of the business.
Skywater is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a thermoforming and manufacturing engineering team with a mid-sized manufacturing organization in the North Chicago suburbs. This role requires deep expertise in thermoforming, CNC operations, and advanced manufacturing processes. The Director will drive new product development, lead engineering strategy, improve processes, and oversee a team of engineers and managers.
SkyWater is partnering with a rapidly expanding, private-equity-backed services organization to hire an experienced HR Manager who will shape the foundation of HR and elevate the employee experience during an exciting phase of growth.
Following recent institutional investment, the organization is building a new Corporate Office in the Twin Cities to support continued expansion (both organic and through strategic acquisition). This is a pivotal, high-visibility HR leadership role reporting directly to the President.
The HR Manager will own the full HR lifecycle and serve as a trusted partner to the executive team. This leader will build scalable processes, strengthen culture, and help drive organizational effectiveness across a growing, multi-site business. The role spans recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and creating HR reporting and insights for leadership.
This is an ideal opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment and is energized by building structure, delivering high-quality HR support, and influencing leaders at all levels.
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