Portfolio Manager

Job Description:
CORA Group Portfolio Manager

Position Specification

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for two or more business units within the CORA Group but have no more than one business unit that they have direct operational responsibility for. The growth of your team, operational excellence, and the number of business units within your portfolio are the key focus areas. These focal areas will require attention and activities to increase knowledge transfer and guidance for the business unit leaders and their direct managers. Significant time spent on M&A activities including but not limited to, early-stage business development, due diligence, negotiations, and integration. Forward-looking strategic structural planning and implementation to support these growth areas.

This position is of the utmost importance for establishing a successful foundation to build the next CORA Operating Group. This person will report to CORA Group CEO.

Some of the major accountabilities could be summarized as follows:
- Manage a portfolio of acquired companies in line with the strategy of CORA Group.- Manage and lead cross-functional, collaborative, workstream execution efforts, with both local and global business executives.- Coach local business unit leaders in company best practices and help them achieve mastery within their respective domains.- Maintain operational excellence and focus on delivering ratios in accordance with Jonas Software's best practices.- Deals origin. Networking, analyzing, and identifying potential target companies for acquisition.- Shape the development of the business portfolio including establishing a deal pipeline and supporting the prioritization of M&A focus.- Formulate proposals for transaction terms and support the negotiating of transactions.

Culture

CORA Group has a unique and extremely decentralized structure with short reporting lines and fast decision-making procedures. Executives are light touch, high impact when it comes to implementing practices within their respective business units. Ownership is characterized by a perpetual horizon, combined with a healthy focus on underlying profitability.- University degree / academic mindset. MBA as an asset.- At least 10 years of experience relevant to this position, ideally with experience both in transactions (M&A, integrations, etc.) and in management positions.- Experience and affiliation with software and technology in general.- 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 turnarounds.- A self-starting individual with a high focus on autonomy.- Excellent communication skills (both verbally and in writing).

Business Unit:
Corporate - Cons/Food

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Number of Openings Available:
1

Worker Type:
Regular

More About Jonas Software:
Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.