Technology Business Partner

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

Job summary

Visterra Landscape Group in Rosemont, IL or remote in the United States seeks a Technology Business Partner to lead the integration of acquired companies into Aspire-based operations, bridging business, technology and leadership teams to maintain continuity.

You will map processes, configure the Aspire system for new entities, standardize best practices, and train teams across locations, traveling as needed to support branch operations. Strong project leadership and M&A experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, Landscape Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in landscape operations or integration management.
• Hands-on experience with Aspire, including job costing, pricing, and markup strategies.
• Strong understanding of landscape services including maintenance, enhancements, and snow.
• Willingness to travel regularly to support branch operations and integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead operational resource during integrations, understanding existing workflows including estimating, job costing, scheduling, and billing.
• Own process mapping and translate acquired company processes into the Aspire platform.
• Configure the Aspire system to reflect the new company's operational structure in collaboration with IT.
• Identify and standardize best practices across integrated companies, aligning with core processes.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to execute a coordinated integration effort.
• Conduct and coordinate training on Aspire and Visterra's procedures for new and existing teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges during integration.

Skills

Project management

Change leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Aspire

Job description

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 Aspires 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).