Associate Director, Value Creation

We are looking for an Associate Director to join Vista’s Value Creation Team, the operating team within Vista Equity Partners (VEP). Individuals in this role will work closely with senior VEP stakeholders and senior executive teams at our portfolio companies to identify value creation opportunities aligned to the Investment Thesis and support their execution and long-term success. They will be assigned to multiple portfolio companies and function as one of the primary liaisons to the portfolio company.

The ideal candidate will have six to eight years of post-undergrad experience, preferably with an MBA and one to three years of strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm. Exposure to enterprise SaaS and go-to-market experience is preferred.

• Collaborate with portfolio company executives, deal teams and operating partners to develop and shape the value creation strategy to achieve the Investment Thesis
• Build trust with key stakeholders and help lead the portfolio company Executive Team through prioritizing strategic initiatives to develop the Value Creation Plan
• Maintain a laser focus on outcomes and driving the most critical priorities on the Value Creation Plan; demonstrate a willingness to roll up your sleeves and develop practical/pragmatic solutions and action plans
• Establish the infrastructure to track progress of strategic initiatives to ensure they achieve desired outcomes; drive transparency and visibility into the status of all ongoing value creation activities at assigned portfolio companies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and monitor risks to the Investment Thesis and annual plan; help address potential challenges proactively
• Operate as a counterpart to the portfolio company’s Director of Strategic Programs, maintaining a focus on key priorities and serving as a key connective point back to the broader Vista ecosystem

• Four-year degree from a top undergraduate institution, MBA preferred but not required
• Six to eight years of experience post-undergrad and one to three years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm; consulting experience should be a combination of strategy and operational/implementation
• Extensive experience in both process and project management, with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Interest in enterprise SaaS software, technology, and data-enabled companies
• Experience with go-to-market organizations and processes, either directly or through consulting casework
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Influential leadership skills
• Ability to bring structure to large, complex questions with limited guidance
• Ability to multi-task and operate independently

Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. The focus of Vista’s Value Creation Team is to accelerate the corporate maturity of its companies – building software businesses that excel in product superiority and operational efficiency. Their collective counsel and resources allow companies to unlock opportunity, scale their business and grow sustainably to deliver value to all stakeholders. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners or Twitter @Vista_Equity.

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