Technology Business Partner

Visterra-Landscape-Group; Rosemont (IL); Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Visterra Landscape Group is seeking a Technology Business Partner in Rosemont, IL or remote within the United States. This full-time role leads the integration of acquired companies into Visterra's Aspire-based platform, translating operations into scalable configurations and ensuring seamless business continuity during transitions.

You will map processes, configure the Aspire system, train teams, and drive standardized practices across locations, partnering with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in landscape operations or integration management.
• Hands-on experience with Aspire and knowledge of its job costing, pricing, and markup features.
• Strong understanding of landscape services including maintenance, enhancements, and snow.
• Proven ability to lead change and manage complex projects across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, especially in field environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly to support branch operations and integration efforts.
• 5 years’ experience of Mergers & Acquisition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead operational resource during integrations, deeply understanding the acquired company's workflows including estimating, job costing, scheduling, and billing.
• Be the primary owner of process mapping and translate the acquired company's processes into the Aspire platform.
• Configure the Aspire system to reflect the new company's structure in collaboration with IT.
• Identify, document, and standardize best practices across newly integrated companies.
• Partner with acquired leadership, Visterra's executive team, and other departments to execute the integration.
• Conduct and coordinate training programs for new and existing teams on Aspire and Visterra's procedures; provide support during stabilization.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Change management

Mergers & Acquisitions experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, Landscape Management, or related field

Tools

Aspire

Job description

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Technology Business Partner

Full Time Rosemont, IL, US

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Location: Rosemont, IL US 60018 or Remote in the United States

About Us:

Visterra Landscape Group is a premier commercial landscaping platform and the 50th largest landscaping company in the United States. Visterra safely delivers expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service. With incumbent partner leaders guiding day-to-day operations, Visterra is actively growing its platform with a team that prioritizes employee well-being, safety, and career opportunities. Visterra partner companies include Riverside Services in greater Boston and across Massachusetts; Dyna-Mist serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas; and Oberson’s and GroundsPRO in the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state region. For more information, visit www.vlgllc.com.

Pay:

Visterra Landscape Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000, but actual compensation will vary depending upon new hire experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Role Overview:

The Technology Business Partner serves as the key operational lead for the integration of acquired companies into Visterra's systems and operating model. This role bridges business operations, technology, and leadership teams to ensure a seamless transition onto the Aspire platform while maintaining business continuity. The Technology Business Partner develops a deep understanding of acquired companies' operational workflows, translates those processes into scalable system configurations, and drives the adoption of standardized best practices across the organization. This position plays a critical role in delivering successful integrations and supporting operational excellence throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead operational resource during integrations, deeply understanding the acquired company's existing operational workflows, including estimating, job costing, scheduling, and billing.
• Be the primary owner of process mapping. Translate the acquired company's operational processes into the Aspire platform, ensuring a logical and functional setup.
• Configure the Aspire system to reflect the new company's operational structure, collaborating with IT to ensure all settings align with the established plan.
• Identify, document, and standardize best practices across newly integrated companies, aligning them with Visterra's core processes while preserving local strengths.
• Partner closely with acquired leadership, Visterra's executive team, and other departments to execute a coordinated and successful integration effort.
• Conduct and coordinate training programs for new and existing teams on Aspire and Visterra's operational procedures, and provide direct support during and after the stabilization period.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges that arise during integration, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, Landscape Management, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in landscape operations or integration management.
• Hands-on experience with Aspire is required. This includes a strong understanding of Aspire's functionality related to job costing, pricing, and markup strategies.
• Strong understanding of landscape services including maintenance, enhancements, and snow.
• Proven ability to lead change and manage complex projects across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, especially in field environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly to support branch operations and integration efforts.
• 5 years’ experience of Mergers & Acquisition is preferred.

These are your benefits:

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: 2025 Visterra Benefits Guide.pdf

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).