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With over 40 years of heritage, we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that is on a mission to redefine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.\nWith our innovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.\nAt the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose: Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters. - A powerful statement that enables different priorities for different people.\nWe’re shaping how work should feel, and we empower our people by providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.\n We are seeking a highly credible industry leader to shape and drive Unit4's growth in the Professional Services Organisations (PSO) market. This is a senior leadership role, owning our PSO industry strategy, shaping go-to-market plays, influencing product direction, and serving as the authoritative external voice for Unit4 in the segment.\nThis is a role for someone who has operated at the top of the industry - a leader with the standing and credibility to sit alongside the boards of major consultancy and professional services firms. You will engage externally at the highest levels, as a peer to CFOs, COOs and CEOs, and internally as a trusted advisor shaping strategy and enablement across the organisation.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn and lead Unit4's growth strategy for the PSO industry, setting direction on positioning, priorities and market approach.\nPartner with Sales leadership to design go-to-market plays and account strategies that deliver pipeline and accelerate revenue growth.\nAct as the public face of Unit4 for PSO: lead industry events, publish thought leadership, and represent us with analysts, advisors and associations.\nChair the Professional Services Industry Board, convening top-tier customers to influence roadmap and co-create value.\nWork with Product Management to align solutions with PSO priorities and ensure industry needs shape our roadmap.\nDevelop compelling industry value propositions and enablement for sales, pre-sales and partners.\nBuild a community of customer advocates and reference programmes that drive credibility and trust in the market.\nBring deep industry knowledge and C-level gravitas to strategic deals and key customer engagements.\n Qualifications\nExtensive leadership experience within, or selling into, major Professional Services Firms (e.g. consulting, engineering, IT services, legal, audit/advisory).\nThe credibility and presence to operate as a peer to CFO, COO and CEO audiences, and at board level, in top-tier PSOs.\nDeep understanding of the PSO operating model, including utilisation, project profitability, partner economics and revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15/ASC 606).\nStrong knowledge of ERP-supported processes for project-based businesses and associated financial and resource management practices.\nAn established industry network and recognised external profile through published thought leadership or speaking engagements.\nHigh intellectual acuity, translating market insight into practical strategy and action.\nExceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable as a public spokesperson and strategic partner to internal teams.\nExecution-oriented, collaborative, and aligned with Unit4 values: passionate about customers, results-driven and forward-thinking.\n Who we are\nWe are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness. We believe that ‘How work should feel’ is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities it’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, and appreciated. We are reimagining how work makes people feel.\nWhat we offer\na culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact \nbalance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits \ngrowth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work \ntalented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry \na commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme \na safe and inclusive working environment - supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all. \nOur commitment to equity\nUnit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:\nOur focus to DEI remains central to who we are \n Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all \nBackground check\nThis role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. 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