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Jonas Software

Long-term ownership of vertical software

President - Property Systems PMS

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$180k - $200k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree desired.
  • At least 15 years of work experience in a vertical market software company, including demonstrated experience in executive roles overseeing operations of B2B software technology solutions.
  • Demonstrated understanding of applying artificial intelligence and automation to vertical market software, customer experience, operations, and internal productivity.
  • Experience evaluating, sponsoring, or leading AI-enabled initiatives, including customer-facing capabilities, internal tooling, or process automation.
  • Ability to translate AI concepts into practical business outcomes while balancing innovation, risk, and return on investment.
  • Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to plan and set priorities aligned with organizational needs.
  • Ability to communicate technical or complex topics to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to learn quickly and solve problems with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment while meeting assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to take on new challenges with a results-oriented attitude and a sense of vision and purpose.
  • Experience motivating others, with managerial courage and sensitivity.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes or procedures to increase efficiency or profitability.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the overall leadership, performance, and long-term success of the Property Systems PMS businesses.
  • Set strategic direction, lead the senior leadership team, and ensure delivery of products and services to customers while fostering a values-driven culture.
  • Be accountable for business growth, operational excellence, and financial performance, aligning strategy, execution, and results with the parent organization.
  • Oversee the senior leadership team and provide direct leadership to Director-level leaders, including R&D, Cloud Operations, Customer Care, and Professional Services.
  • Maintain active engagement with employees and customers at all levels.
  • Address complex and difficult topics with professionalism, clarity, and empathy, continuously develop leaders, and reinforce the businesses’ core values.
  • Own the P&L and overall operation and strategy of the Property Systems PMS business.
  • Manage and continuously improve business operations, ensuring quality and consistent delivery of development, support, and professional services.
  • Identify business growth opportunities through strategic partnerships.
  • Work with department heads to set operating and revenue forecasts for each area of the business.
  • Direct and manage employees and resources to ensure key business targets are met within budget.
  • Prepare quarterly reporting and present business performance to the parent company.
  • Set goals and provide guidance, mentorship, and support to senior team members and their direct reports.
  • Work across teams to strategically align product and service needs and demand for existing and future customers.
  • Implement product and service strategy and help shape the business as an effective, modern provider of solutions for customers.
  • Improve departmental processes and product and service delivery to streamline communications and increase effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Ensure employees are cared for and informed, understand their roles, and have clarity about growth opportunities and paths for improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Desire to learn new things and evolve competencies in different areas.

About the company

Jonas Software manages a decentralized portfolio of over 160 independent software companies across 40 different industries. The company operates by acquiring niche software businesses and providing them with financial security and strategic guidance while allowing them to keep their original branding and management teams. Unlike competitors that often restructure or resell their acquisitions, Jonas uses a "buy-and-hold-forever" strategy to ensure long-term stability for its brands. Its goal is to foster growth within specific vertical markets by maintaining a permanent home for specialized software businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 brought Delineate, Magnusmode, and Finastra's banking assets into Jonas.
  • Jonas said 2025 mid-year review added 10 acquisitions and expanded nine verticals.
  • Aava Software joined Jonas Europe in August 2025, deepening ERP and MES exposure.

What critics are saying

  • If Constellation's acquisition machine stalls in 2026-2027, Jonas becomes a low-growth holdco.
  • Adheris Health's 2025 ANZ sale shows sellers can reprice or delay Jonas transactions.
  • Decentralized brands invite duplicated roadmaps, uneven execution, and margin leakage across 200+ brands.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Since 2003, Jonas has never sold an acquired company, signaling permanent ownership.
  • Jonas runs 200+ independently managed software brands across 40+ vertical markets.
  • Vesta, CORA, and Vertus keep local brands, teams, and customer relationships intact.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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Jonas Europe Acquires Aava Software

Jonas Europe has acquired Aava Ohjelmistot Oy, a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Aava Software, known for its low-code platform, aims to enhance its growth by leveraging Jonas's sales and marketing expertise. This acquisition marks a new phase for Aava, with plans to expand as a major ERP and MES provider.

Jonas Software
Jul 30th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires RxOne

Jonas Software ANZ has acquired RxOne, a key provider of pharmacy management software in New Zealand. This acquisition enhances Jonas's presence in the pharmacy and healthcare technology sector. RxOne will continue to operate independently, maintaining its team and focus on innovation and customer service. Jeff McKee, CEO of Jonas Software ANZ, expressed excitement about supporting RxOne's growth, while RxOne's founder, Margie Peat, highlighted the benefits of joining Jonas.

Jonas Software
Jul 28th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ Business

Jonas Software ANZ acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ business.

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May 1st, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Wheatley Software Solutions | Jonas Software UK & Europe

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, April 28th, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wheatley Software Solutions.

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