Business Unit Leader

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Unit Leader based in the United States.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced business executive to drive strategy, operations, and sustainable growth within a dynamic organization. The role combines strategic planning, financial ownership, operational excellence, and people leadership to maximize business performance. You will oversee cross-functional teams, establish growth priorities, and ensure the execution of long-term business objectives. The position requires a strong commercial mindset, the ability to manage complex operations, and the vision to scale a business unit effectively. You will work closely with functional leaders, customers, and stakeholders to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and deliver measurable results. This role offers the opportunity to influence business direction, lead transformation initiatives, and contribute to long-term organizational success.

Accountabilities:: The Business Unit Leader will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, operational performance, and financial success of the business unit while ensuring alignment across teams and initiatives.

Develop and execute long-term, annual, and quarterly strategic plans, including financial goals, operational objectives, succession planning, and leadership development strategies.

Prepare and present strategic reviews, operational updates, and business performance reports to senior stakeholders.

Lead financial planning activities, including quarterly forecasts, long-range P&L projections, revenue planning, and performance tracking.

Define and manage product roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and customer-focused plans that support business growth.

Establish measurable objectives and scorecards across functional teams to drive accountability and execution.

Develop organizational capabilities by identifying high-potential talent, creating development plans, and strengthening leadership capacity.

Monitor key business metrics and financial indicators to support decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Ensure achievement of core KPIs, recurring revenue targets, renewal objectives, pricing initiatives, invoicing accuracy, collections performance, and working capital improvements.

Lead quarterly operational and business reviews, presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Oversee functional leaders, coach management teams, improve organizational performance, and make strategic talent decisions when required.

Serve as an executive sponsor for key customers and partners, supporting relationship development, revenue growth, and strategic initiatives.

Participate directly in resolving complex business challenges across sales, customer delivery, product development, operations, and resource management.

Identify operational and business risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure effective risk management practices.

Support the evaluation, integration, and oversight of new acquisitions and strategic business additions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader with a proven track record of managing business units, driving growth, and leading complex organizations.

Extensive experience in business leadership, general management, operations management, or a similar executive role.

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes.

Strong understanding of P&L management, financial forecasting, revenue optimization, and business performance metrics.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior functional leaders.

Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans and drive execution across teams.

Experience managing customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and commercial growth initiatives.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and metrics to guide decision-making.

Experience identifying risks, solving complex operational challenges, and implementing improvement initiatives.

Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation initiatives is a plus.

Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment while collaborating with global teams.

Benefits:

Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

Opportunity to lead a strategic business unit with significant impact on growth and performance.

Executive-level role with ownership over strategy, operations, financial outcomes, and organizational development.

Opportunity to work with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams.

Environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term business growth.

Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and acquisition integrations.

Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and equal opportunities.

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