Vice President, Network Performance

Teamshares; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven startup is seeking a VP of Network Performance to oversee financial performance and lead teams across a growing network of employee-owned businesses. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of multi-unit operations experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. This role requires strategic execution and will involve travel up to 30% to various locations in the US.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-unit operations, portfolio management, or investment leadership.
• 5+ years managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance of the US network of operating subsidiaries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Industry Leads.
• Translate corporate strategy into network-level objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

What is Teamshares?

Teamshares is a mission-driven startup that buys small businesses from retiring owners and transitions them into enduring, employee-owned businesses.

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on VP of Network Performance to drive financial results, increase operational excellence, and lead teams team across our industry agnostic and growing network of 85+ employee-owned small businesses.

Each of our network companies is run by either a President or GM. Each of these day-to-day leaders reports into an Industry Lead who manages a portfolio of 5-15 companies within a defined industry group. This VP will directly oversee these industry experts and is responsible for the management, organization, and performance of this group of high performing financially driven individuals and the network of companies they oversee.

This is a high-impact role for a proven multi-unit operator who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and can scale teams and operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Financial Performance -
• Own the financial performance of the US network of operating subsidiaries
• Partner with finance and executive leadership to establish performance targets by business unit, which are set in line with corporate growth goals
• Monitor and analyze portfolio trends, risks, and opportunities; intervene when performance deviates from expectations
• Team Leadership & Development -
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Industry Leads to ensure consistent execution, people development, strategic thinking, and high-impact results. Make strategic decisions on team structure, coverage ratios, and personnel changes
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business ownership across the team
• Strategic Execution -
• Translate corporate strategy into clear network-level objectives and execution plans
• Ensure alignment between company priorities and network team activities
• Identify and escalate key trends, structural issues, or investment needs
• Partner with Product, Operations, Transactions, and other internal teams to optimize internal tools, systems, and processes used across the network

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in multi-unit operations, portfolio management, or investment leadership
• 5+ years managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership and strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to portfolio businesses

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in investor-backed businesses, operational turnarounds, or SMB / holding company environments
• Familiarity with product and operations collaboration in tech-enabled environments