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Operating Executive at Lyra Technology Group
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MNFull-timeExecutive / C-SuitePosted 2 months ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="http://www.lyratechgroup.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Lyra Technology Group</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> is a </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">p</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">rivate </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">e</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">quity-backed holding company that invests in and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">operates</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">operated</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">retain</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of </span></span><a href="http://www.evergreensg.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Evergreen </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Services</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Group</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term. </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span></p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">What sets us apart are two things: our buy and hold strategy, and our company’s autonomous management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Unlike typical Private Equity investments with a three-to-five-year liquidation strategy, we buy businesses and invest in them for the long-term. We believe in the value of our acquisitions and want to grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">We bought our companies because they already had success in the marketplace. Instead of asking them to conform to a unified platform, we allow companies to keep their team, culture and branding in place.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">We made our first acquisition at the beginning of 2018. Today, we hold a controlling stake in 110+ companies across the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our companies employ over 3,000 team members, each led by their own management team, and provide world-class support to over 12,000 clients. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3>Operating Executive - Role Overview:</h3>
<p>Lyra Technology Group is seeking an Operating Executive who is ready to step into a leadership position and drive organic EBITDA growth and recurring revenue at a small operating company. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, makes smart trade-off decisions between growth and profitability, and inspires high-performing teams.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute strategic plans to hit financial targets, monitor performance, and make disciplined, ROI-driven decisions.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies, client relationship management, and building a high-performing sales and marketing team.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Recruit, develop, and motivate a results-oriented team. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Streamline processes, ensure compliance, and maintain a strong focus on quality and efficiency.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ground priorities and growth initiatives in data, tracking key metrics across new customers, retention, pricing, and cross-sell/upsell.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree (MBA a plus)</li>
<li>Demonstrated technical proficiency across IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, help desk operations, AI solutions, and/or cybersecurity, with the ability to evaluate and oversee the work of a technical team and provide hands-on support when operational needs demand it.</li>
<li>Background in people management including hiring, development, and performance management.</li>
<li>Experience in IT services (ideally an MSP) servicing SMB clients.</li>
<li>Resourceful, scrappy, and willing to roll up sleeves on both strategic and day-to-day challenges.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>You will also have the opportunity to work closely with, learn from, and share perspectives with a community of peer executives across our portfolio. This group includes ambitious first-time senior leaders, entrepreneurs who have built companies over decades, and seasoned operators with deep industry and functional expertise.</p>
<p>The base compensation for this role is targeted at $175,000 and will include annual bonus and long-term incentives.</p>
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