Partner with the Portfolio Director to define, track, and communicate strategic priorities across Ceres Software Group.
Translate high‑level objectives into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across product, operations, finance, HR, and customer‑facing teams.
Prepare briefing materials, strategic updates, and board‑level documentation to support decision‑making and portfolio visibility.
Drive cross‑portfolio initiatives, including integration projects, process harmonization, and operational improvements.
Monitor progress against KPIs, identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for acceleration.
Act as a trusted advisor and sometimes Deputy to the Portfolio Director, providing insight, challenge, and structured thinking to complex issues.
Facilitate effective communication across the leadership team, ensuring clarity of expectations, timelines, and responsibilities.
Serve as a central point of contact between the portfolio and Vesta Software Group’s central functions (Finance, HR, Legal, M&A, IT).
Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the Portfolio, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment with portfolio standards.
Lead or support high‑impact projects such as new markets, product rationalization, customer experience improvements, compliance readiness, or operational restructuring.

Relevant university degree with a global mindset
Experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, PMO, or senior advisory roles within software, or consulting environments.
Understanding of SaaS metrics, operational frameworks and cross‑functional leadership.
Strong communication skills to translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive outcomes in a decentralised organisation.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures, ideally within Europe.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to build trust quickly with senior leaders and operating company teams.

Associate, Portfolio Development

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