Business Unit Leader

Jonas Software

Business Unit Leader driving growth, financial performance, product strategy, and customer relationships for Imaginet’s UK digital solutions business. Managing teams, resources, compliance, and long-term value creation.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities, with a proven track record in business growth, financial management, and client relationship development within the software industry. Possesses excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills to drive organizational success and maintain high standards of customer service.

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Leadership SkillsFinancial ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness Growth

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBusiness Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationSales InitiativesPolicy ImplementationPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementMetrics AnalysisRevenue Target AchievementResource Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaborative LeadershipCustomer FocusAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in ManagementBusiness or Information Technology Discipline

Industry Keywords

UK Transportation Software IndustryCustomer SatisfactionEmployee EngagementLegislative ComplianceCorporate Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, direct and manage the performance of the Business Unit(s) according to overall strategy
Maintain and develop business growth
Ensure Business Unit goals are met by efficiently managing personnel and resources
Work closely with the Group Leader/Portfolio Manager and leadership teams
Drive long-term value creation while maintaining entrepreneurial culture, customer intimacy and disciplined operating principles
Manage financial and resource planning for Imaginet and potential future Business Units
Ensure the business is financially sound, well managed, and achieves key targets
Direct and manage employees and resources within budget
Oversee employee welfare and development
Develop, motivate and empower the management team
Develop product strategy and ensure delivery against a published roadmap
Ensure high standards of work and customer service
Build relationships with industry partners and alliances across the UK
Implement risk management policies for strategic, operational and legislative compliance risks
Ensure company directives and reporting are executed and policies and procedures comply with legislation and regulations
Report to a Group Leader/Portfolio Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent leadership skills and ability to engage, motivate and lead an organisation
Ability to plan and coordinate business functions across teams within a software business
Sound planning skills and ability to influence strategic direction and vision
Excellent decision-making and analytical problem-solving skills
Collaborative leadership style and willingness to work on customer accounts and problem solving
Proven track record growing a business through successful sales initiatives
Extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining client relationships from small businesses to major enterprise chains
Proven track record selling to corporate businesses, Local Authorities and Universities
Ability to resolve complex, high-level customer complaints diplomatically and professionally
Proven customer focus and extensive client service or sales experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people from interns to CEOs
Experience in financial management and establishing controls to minimise financial risk
Proven record meeting or exceeding revenue and profit targets against forecasts
Experience designing and managing bonus, commission and reward schemes
Experience developing, implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures
Ability to support the executive team in shareholder decision-making
Knowledge of statutory, legal and contractual obligations
Experience with contract negotiations and frameworks for suppliers and customers
A degree or equivalent in a relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience
Senior Management experience and an established profile within the UK Transportation software industry highly desirable
Proven experience as a Business Leader or Senior Manager within a software business or across multiple businesses
Understanding of measurements and metrics used to drive a successful CSI/Vesta Group company
Experience balancing commercial success with customer satisfaction and employee engagement
Experience managing multiple conflicting priorities to meet strategic deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Energetic, motivated and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Honesty and integrity
Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent opportunities for progression throughout UK and globally
Excellent benefits
Accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process