Managing Director (MD) UK/Ireland

at  Valsoft Corporation

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Ensure clear product roadmaps are established, followed, and adapted to meet market needs
• Balance investment in R&D with maintenance efforts to maximize new customer growth and retain existing clients while maintaining efficient Customer Care and R&D operations
• Track Product Manager prioritization of R&D tasks, ensuring they are entered into the corporate system and executed by software developers
• Facilitate the growth of Product Managers by aligning their activities with job descriptions

THE ROLE:

This position provides critical operational leadership to a company and potentially a portfolio of companies within a growing software vertical. As the leader of a Business Unit, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the business’s strategic plan across all major functions, including sales and marketing, R&D, customer service, professional services, and human resources.
You will work closely with the leadership team to identify, define, and execute strategies required to achieve growth plans and operating objectives, with a focus on improving operational excellence. This role carries full accountability for the business unit’s results, making it ideal for a driven leader eager to make a significant impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the long-range, annual, and quarterly financial and non-financial goals
• Develop and communicate a clear vision of goals and objectives, strategies, and philosophies about growth, revenue generation, profitability, and customer care
• Manage day-to-day operations, including sales performance, opportunity management, forecasting, R&D capacity, and customer support
• Attend promotional events which include but not limited to tradeshows and panels