What You'll DoThe Vice President of Operations is the senior executive accountable for the overall health, performance, and strategic direction of the Operations organization within PCMI. This leader owns the P&L revenue and profitability reporting encompassed within Support and Professional Services organizations, sets the vision for how the company delivers software support and services, and ensures the organization scales to meet growth while maintaining quality and profitability. The VP is responsible for ensuring the support and project management teams operate in tight coordination with the implementation delivery teams and that the organization as a whole delivers consistent, excellent results for clients.
In this role, you will:- Define and communicate the strategy, operating model, and long-term vision for the operations organization in alignment with company and COO objectives.
- Develop and present the operations business plan annually, including headcount, revenue, margin, and investment targets.
- Serve as the executive sponsor for major organizational initiatives including methodology overhauls, tool implementations, and operating model changes.
- Own the measurement and optimization of the Support and Professional Services P&L, including reporting of revenue, cost of delivery, gross margin, and contribution margin.
- Partners with Finance FP&A on key metrics, ensuring the PS view of the business is aligned with Finance.
- Champion a customer-first culture in which delivery teams are empowered and accountable for client success.
- Partner with Sales and Account Management to ensure operations is positioned as a strategic differentiator in the sales process.
- Ensure Operations is appropriately represented in Go To Market readiness activities in order to ensure PCMI can deliver and support new features and products.
- Partner with Customer Success to design clear post-implementation handoff processes that protect retention and expansion.
What You'll Need to Join Our Team- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in professional services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with P&L ownership.
- Demonstrated success leading and scaling a PS organization at a software or SaaS company.
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing leadership teams.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at the C-suite level, both internally and with customers.
- Deep understanding of software implementation lifecycle, delivery methodologies, and PS operating models.
- Experience managing a hybrid or matrixed organizational structure.
- Financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage to revenue, margin, and utilization targets.
- Experience leading PS through a period of rapid growth or significant organizational transformation, preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise SaaS platforms and the implementation ecosystems that support them, preferred.
- Experience building or launching new service offerings (e.g., managed services, advisory, training), preferred.
- Competitive Compensation from $230,000-$240,000
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with generous Company Match
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Time Off accrued per pay period
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Bonus Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Office in Park Ridge, IL - Convenient location to Blue Line
*Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.
Eligible to enroll the first day of employment for immediate coverage.
Remote only roles:
Although the role is open to remote candidates, PCMI can only hire employees in the following states:
- AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, OH, PA, SC, TX, WI
Note: It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is located in the Chicagoland area. #LI-BB1
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The pay range for this role is:
230,000 - 240,000 USD per year (PCMI US)
