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Harris Computer

Acquires and grows mission-critical vertical software

Executive Vice President

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience in progressive senior leadership roles, including full P&L responsibility for a business unit or division in software, SaaS, payments, or retail technology.
  • Strong knowledge of the payment industry, point-of-sale systems, and related solutions.
  • A track record of growing revenue and profitability, command of financial metrics and recurring-revenue models, and diligence in the use of financial resources.
  • Experience managing a multifunctional organization with staff in multiple geographies.
  • Ability to inspire, mentor, and hold leaders accountable, with commitment to leading by example.
  • Strong oral and written communication and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic direction with operational detail.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the business unit and own its results, including responsibility for strategy, profitability, and growth across sales, support, product development, and professional services.
  • Own P&L accountability for net revenue, margin, EBITA, and cash flow, with annual targets, financial controls, and disciplined use of resources.
  • Define the business unit’s vision, market positioning, and multi-year roadmap in payments and point of sale, and establish long-term technology strategies across product lines with Group leadership.
  • Lead sales and account management to expand the customer base, grow recurring revenue, and strengthen retention.
  • Partner with product and technical leaders to prioritize the roadmap, ensure quality, and modernize solutions, including cloud and e-commerce offerings.
  • Oversee professional services, customer support, and implementation teams to ensure clients are well served and successful.
  • Lead and develop the executive team and other leaders, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Adapt and implement operational excellence practices to improve the business.
  • Provide monthly business updates to senior executives and detailed quarterly briefings on results and plans.
  • Share best practices with other business units, contribute to the Harris community, and participate in portfolio and acquisition integration when relevant.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is an asset.

About the Company

Harris Computer

Acquires and grows mission-critical vertical software

Harris Computer builds and grows a portfolio of mission-critical software for vertical markets such as Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Insurance across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates on a buy-and-hold model, acquiring established vertical-market software companies and providing operational support, capital, and shared best practices while each business continues serving its niche. Its approach differs by combining many niche software companies under one umbrella, backed by Constellation Software, with a focus on long-term ownership and stability for mission-critical customers. Its goal is to grow and manage a broad portfolio of specialized software businesses, creating value through enduring ownership and shared expertise so each company reliably serves its vertical markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1976

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