Vice President, Network Performance
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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 leadership5+ years managing and developing high-performing teamsStrong financial acumen with P&L ownership and strong analytical skillsProven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadershipExcellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skillsWillingness to travel up to 30% to portfolio businessesPreferred Qualifications
Experience in investor-backed businesses, operational turnarounds, or SMB / holding company environmentsFamiliarity with product and operations collaboration in tech-enabled environments