Chief Operating Officer - Duesseldorf, Deutschland - Aspire Software

Aspire Software

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Duesseldorf, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Aspire Software is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to operate one of our Software businesses and potentially a vertical

This position provides critical operational leadership to a company and potentially a portfolio of companies within a growing software vertical.

As leader and manager of a Business Unit, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the business's strategic plan spanning sales, R&D, customer service and professional services.

Along with the rest of the Business Unit leadership team, the COO must identify, define, and execute the strategies required to achieve your growth plans and operating objectives with a focus on improving operational excellence.

Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

What your day will look like:

Work with the leadership team to set and execute on the strategy
Full control and responsibility of the company's P&L
Advance performance by driving improvements in revenue, profit, customer retention, loss prevention, and expense ratios
Ability to review the operational plan and guide the functional leadership (Sales, R&D, Customer Service and Professional Services) into a focused ROI approach
Regular monitoring and measuring of the priorities, providing coaching and guidance to team members as required
Develop operationsrelated plans, budgets, policies, and procedures to achieve customer satisfaction and revenue targets
Review, analyze and roll out strategic changes as it pertains to operational best practices and revenue driven efficiencies
Collaborate with senior management to set strategies, objectives and policies
Drive P&L, ROI, EBITDA and ARR/ IRR performance of businesses and ensure companies are meeting organizational objectives
Drive evaluation of acquisitions, due diligence and integration planning as it pertains to new company growth within your responsible vertical

About you:

A natural ability to lead performance and financial health in a business
Bring a proven entrepreneurial spirit and pacesetter traits
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical or business discipline, MBA, or advanced degree a plus
10+ years of direct crossfunctional team management experience and P&L management
5+ years of executivelevel experience in a vertical market software company
Experience working in either a Software or Technology business as a COO, Managing Director or CEO
Proficiency, both written and verbal, in German and English languages
Financial acumen broadly across the organization (e.g., managing a P&L, understanding of financial documents, business intelligence, FP&A processes, etc.)
Ability to structure, analyze, and solve complex business problems, as well as deliver impact against concrete business goals
Excellent Leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
A "roll up the sleeves" attitude towards problemsolving
Goaloriented with comfort in setting measurable goals for others and him/herself
Comfortable working independently as well as in a team
Ability and willingness to create change, passion for continuous improvement
25% travel required for internal and customers meetings
Must be legally authorized to work in Germany

There is room for career growth, and we want you to feel like part of the team