Portfolio Leader

Solen Software Group

2d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Portfolio Leader to own the performance of a cluster of Solen's portfolio companies. This is not a single-company operating role — you will sit above individual General Managers, orchestrating results, capital, and talent across multiple P&Ls at once. The Portfolio Leader we're looking for has already run a company at the GM/CEO level and is ready to scale that judgment across a portfolio. You will set and defend performance targets across companies, allocate attention and capital to where they matter most, develop the next generation of GMs, and act as a business guide on M&A for new companies joining your cluster. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role for an operator who thinks like an investor — someone who can move fluidly between the details of one OpCo's P&L and the strategic trade-offs of an entire cluster. You will report to an Operating Partner and be a key part of how Solen scales its operating model.

Requirements

Demonstrated, verifiable success running a P&L at the GM/CEO level.
Proven ability to institute leadership growth — you've built leaders, not just delivered numbers.
Capacity to orchestrate multiple P&Ls at once; comfort with the ambiguity of cross-company trade-offs.
Deep understanding of software / SaaS business models and recurring revenue dynamics.
Comfortable working in a lean environment without a large supporting team; resourceful and execution-oriented.
High integrity, sound judgment, and a long-term orientation that aligns with Solen's culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A diligence, integration, or sourcing is a plus.
Exceptional communicator — able to build credibility quickly with GMs, your Operating Partner, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Own results and key KPIs — GRR, NRR, Rule of 40, and BHS — across a cluster of portfolio companies.
Set and defend performance targets for each company in the cluster.
Allocate attention, resources, and capital across companies based on where they will generate the most value.
Handle cross-company capital allocation and ROI trade-offs.
Monitor performance against strategic and financial targets; identify risks and opportunities early.
Manage and develop the General Managers running each company in the cluster.
Build bench strength and talent density across the cluster — the next wave of GMs and leaders.
Model Solen's culture and leadership standards for the operators you support.
Own hiring, performance management, and succession planning at the GM level within your cluster.
Serve as the business-side guide for integrating new companies into your portfolio cluster.
Participate in M&A diligence and sourcing for acquisitions that are a clear fit for your portfolio.
Support 100-day planning and early integration for newly acquired companies joining the cluster.
Partner with your Operating Partner to determine where to invest, when to return capital, and how to balance risk and return across your cluster.
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decisions at the cluster level.
Credibly challenge OpCo numbers; understand the levers and risks behind each company's plan.
Ensure each company in your cluster maintains strong operating discipline and accurate reporting.
Represent your cluster's performance to your Operating Partner and, as needed, to investors and leadership.
Escalate early warning signals and drive proactive remediation with GMs.