Portfolio Leader

Solen Software Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Solen Software Group is 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.

Qualifications

• Proven track record running a P&L at the GM/CEO level.
• Ability to set and defend financial targets across multiple businesses.
• Experience building leaders and bench strength within a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own results and KPIs 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 value.
• Provide cross-company capital allocation and ROI trade-offs.
• Monitor performance against targets and identify risks early.

Skills

P&L ownership

GM/CEO level

Capital allocation

M&A diligence

Leadership development

Job description

Job Title

Portfolio Leader

Location

US (On-site or Remote)

Employment Type

Full-time

Company

Solen Software Group

About Solen Software Group

Solen Software Group is an investment and operating company that acquires and operates proven software businesses with significant growth potential across a variety of vertical markets, enabling each to become a market leader in its niche. Solen's portfolio spans Human Resource Technology, Fleet Telematics, Asset Management, E-Health, Document Management, and other innovative software solutions. Solen is backed by a group of advisors and investors who have built software businesses of material scale (10–100M in ARR) and have advised many more. We are at the beginning of a decades-long journey, and every decision we make reflects that long time horizon.

About the Role

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.

About You

At Solen, it is Day 1 of a journey that will last decades. You are not looking for a single-company GM role — you've already proven you can run one. You are ready to own outcomes across multiple businesses at once: setting the bar, allocating resources, and building the leaders who will run them.

You bring

• A track record of running a P&L at the GM/CEO level, with strong, demonstrated results.
• Comfort setting and defending financial targets — GRR, NRR, Rule of 40, and Bookings Health Score (BHS) — across more than one business at a time.
• A sharp instinct for capital allocation: knowing where a dollar of investment or attention will do the most good across a cluster of companies.
• Experience developing and coaching other operators; a track record of building bench strength, not just hitting your own numbers.
• Exposure to M&A — able to serve as a business-side guide on diligence and integration for companies joining your portfolio.
• Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment — scrappy and decisive, not reliant on large teams or heavyweight processes.
• An ability to translate performance and trade-offs into clear narratives for GMs, your Operating Partner, and leadership.
• Familiarity with software / SaaS business models and the metrics that matter (ARR, NRR, LTV/CAC, Rule of 40, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Performance & Financial Ownership

• 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.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• 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.

M&A & Integration

• 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.

Capital Allocation & Strategic Finance

• 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.

Governance & Reporting

• 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.

Key Requirements to Succeed

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The expected base salary for this position is between $160,000 USD - $200,000 USD with a target annual bonus. Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location, and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.