Your business operations shouldn’t be a bottleneck as you grow

Variance Explained builds the operating systems that help companies scale - as your fractional COO or through project-based engagements

Growth exposes what your operations can’t handle yet

Good operations run on a few basics: managed systems, a clear operating rhythm, and visibility into what's actually happening.

When those are in place, decisions get made quickly and problems surface before they become crises.

Two ways to work together

Fractional COO

For organizations that need an experienced operations leader embedded in their team. I build the systems and run the operating rhythm, so leadership can make decisions with real visibility into the business.

Strategic Projects

For organizations with a specific operational challenge to solve. I take ownership of the problem and stay accountable through delivery. Fixed-fee, with deliverables defined up front.

Meet Adam

Adam Dilla has spent 10 years in strategy, operations, and consulting at companies like Intuit, Deloitte, EY, and Nielsen. He's built operating rhythms for multi-billion dollar businesses, launched international quality and reporting programs from scratch, and led cross-functional teams through complex change.

He brings expertise from a variety of industries, including Technology & SaaS, Financial Services, and the Public Sector (Federal, State, and Higher Ed).

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