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Jonas Software

Long-term ownership of vertical software

Implementation Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
CA$72k - CA$77k
Senior
Squamish, BC, Canada
In PersonApplicants may be located anywhere in Canada; the ATS workplace is Squamish, British Columbia.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in SaaS implementation, technical client services, software onboarding, or a related role.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting web-based software platforms.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets, formulas and functions, filtering, sorting, and data validation.
  • Experience working with CSV and flat file data formats.
  • Ability to clean, transform, validate, and review data for system imports.
  • Working knowledge of SQL for data validation, troubleshooting, and verification.
  • Ability to manage multiple implementation projects, priorities, escalations, and team responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, organization, and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting software onboarding or implementations.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee customer implementations from pre-sale planning through launch and handoff to Support.
  • Manage, coach, and support the Implementation team, including workload assignment, training, performance guidance, and issue escalation.
  • Serve as a working manager, contributing directly to the team’s workload and assisting with implementation tasks as needed.
  • Partner with Sales, Onboarding, Development, Infrastructure, Training, and Support to ensure successful implementation outcomes.
  • Review customer requirements, project scope, timelines, risks, data needs, and configuration requirements.
  • Provide senior technical guidance for complex implementations, software configuration, data preparation, troubleshooting, and customer escalations.
  • Oversee customer data review, cleaning, formatting, validation, import preparation, and post-import verification using Excel, CSV files, flat files, and SQL.
  • Ensure implementation documentation, customer communication, project plans, technical decisions, and handoff details are accurate and complete.
  • Support customer education during implementation, including workflow guidance, launch readiness, and system usage expectations.
  • Monitor active projects to ensure timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.
  • Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, templates, documentation, team standards, and customer experience, including through the use of AI tools and process automation.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience leading, coaching, or managing a technical or customer-facing team.
  • Experience using AI tools, workflow automation, or process automation to improve operational efficiency.
  • Experience managing implementation projects or customer onboarding processes.
  • Experience in hospitality or property management software.

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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Simplify's Take

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

Jonas Software
Aug 22nd, 2025
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.

Jonas Software
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.

Jonas Software
Dec 19th, 2024
Jonas Software Announces Acquisition of OnTap Data - Jonas Software

OnTap Data is a leading provider of data analytics and insights solutions tailored for the liquor, hospitality, and retail sectors.