Group Leader

Vesta Software Group is a division of Jonas Software, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain.

The aim of Vesta is to buy and hold the companies forever. This makes our company exceptionally well placed to give more than just "peace of mind", but also a promise to provide a great permanent home for the purchased company. Since its beginnings in 2003, we have never sold a company we have acquired, nor do we intend to. Instead, Vesta strives to be a great permanent home for companies that join the family, and we look to leverage the knowledge and experience acquired through our acquisitions to make the group even stronger.

Our parent company, Constellation Software Inc, has a large, diverse customer base comprising of over 125,000 customers operating in over 100 countries around the world, with six operating groups that currently service customers in over 100 different vertical markets worldwide. Vesta Software Group is part of one of the six operating groups, which has the backing, creditability, and security of an exceptional publicly listed parent company (CSI).

With a decentralized autonomous operating structure, Vesta promotes cross-business and cross-vertical business networking for individuals across the CSI family to access its strong network and talent development programmes.

To support the company's constant development process, the company has a strong need to hire a top professional to be appointed for the position of Group Leader, to help coach and mentor existing businesses within the portfolio, but also to help build and nurture M&A targets through to successful acquisition into the group.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of our senior leadership team, working alongside senior executives and business leaders within our organisation, you will report Directly to a Portfolio Leader and or the CEO of Vesta Software Group:

• Manage a portfolio of acquired companies in line with the strategy of Vesta Software within Mexico

• Manage and lead cross functional, collaborative, work stream execution efforts, with both local and global business executives

• Coach local managing directors in company best practices and help them achieve mastery within their respective domain.

• Lead the integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring that the acquisition thesis is implemented and immediate best practices are delivered

• Building best practice groups and delivering operational training sessions for all business units within the portfolio.

• Nurturing talent within your portfolio to build long term succession plans

• Working with the portfolio leader on due diligence topics to aid the smooth transition for newly acquired companies

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree / academic mind-set. MBA as an asset

• Fluent English spoken and written as a must. Additional European languages would be an advantage

• At least 5-10 years' experience relevant to this position, ideally with experience both on transactions (M&A, integrations, etc.) and in software / technology management positions

• Knowledge and experience related to M&A (e.g. around negotiation, DD, financials, valuations and market) would be beneficial

• Experience and affiliation with software and technology within the Mexican software ecosystem.

Your personal characteristics will include:

• Analytical skills combined with a well-structured, collaborative and bold approach

• Project management skills and ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams

• Progressive track record, including leadership and management skills to oversee business development effectively within a forward-thinking organization. Track record of dealing with operational improvement, change and turn-arounds

• Maturity and sound managerial experience coupled with a natural entrepreneurial spirit

• Performance-driven, strategic thinker with numerical focus and healthy risk appetite

• Self-starting individual with high focus on autonomy

• Low-touch mentality with track record of high impact

• Concise and structured rhetoric, communication skills (both verbally and in writing). Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills

• Organizational skills. Ability to plan own workload effectively and to delegate, but also work autonomously when needed.

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas' vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of "Software for Life." We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We're a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.