Vice President, Professional Services

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Vice President leading Professional Services at a fast-growing global SaaS company. Overseeing strategy, performance, and client relationships while managing P&L for the organization.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePark Ridge • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $235,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in defining and executing the strategy for Professional Services, with a focus on P&L management, financial targets, and customer success. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive organizational growth in a software or SaaS environment.

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P&L OwnershipProfessional Services LeadershipFinancial AcumenSoftware Implementation LifecycleTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementRevenue ManagementMargin AnalysisPricing StrategyService Offering Development

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsCustomer-Focused Culture

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise SaaS Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesSoftwareSaaSOrganizational TransformationDelivery Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and communicate the strategy, operating model, and long-term vision for the PS organization in alignment with company objectives.
Establish the organizational structure, roles, and capacity required to support the company's growth trajectory.
Develop and present the PS business plan annually, including headcount, revenue, margin, and investment targets.
Own the PS P&L, including revenue, cost of delivery, gross margin, and contribution margin.
Set and manage annual budgets in partnership with Finance; hold accountability for achieving quarterly and annual financial targets.
Drive pricing strategy for PS engagements in collaboration with Sales and Finance, balancing competitiveness with margin requirements.
Leads the Project Manager and Application Consultant teams in day to day activities.
Provides constructive and timely performance input to evaluations.
Manages the conversion team.
Serve as the executive sponsor for the company's most strategic client relationships during and after implementation.
Intervene personally on critical escalations, acting as the highest point of resolution within PS.
Champion a customer-first culture in which delivery teams are empowered and accountable for client success.
Partner with Sales and Account Management to ensure PS is positioned as a strategic differentiator in the sales process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, preferred.
12+ years of experience in professional services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with P&L ownership.
Demonstrated success leading and scaling a PS organization at a software or SaaS company.
Proven track record of building and developing high-performing leadership teams.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at the C-suite level, both internally and with customers.
Deep understanding of software implementation lifecycle, delivery methodologies, and PS operating models.
Experience managing a hybrid or matrixed organizational structure.
Financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage to revenue, margin, and utilization targets.
Experience leading PS through a period of rapid growth or significant organizational transformation, preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise SaaS platforms and the implementation ecosystems that support them, preferred.
Experience building or launching new service offerings (e.g., managed services, advisory, training), preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation from $235,000-$245,000*
Comprehensive Benefit Package**
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401k with generous Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off accrued per pay period
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Bonus Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Events
Wellness Programs
Employee Discount Programs
Office in Park Ridge, IL - Convenient location to Blue Line