Executive Vice President (Administrative)
Executive Vice President, Harris Govern
Harris is seeking an accomplished executive to steer one of our core business units. Harris Govern provides integrated assessment and tax collection software to 100's of state and local governments in North America.
You will bring a blend of business acumen, operational excellence, and strategic foresight, combined with a strong ability to solve complex business challenges and create predictable financial outcomes. Your proven track record of driving growth, enhancing client satisfaction, and meeting profitability forecasts will be essential. Through your leadership, you will translate our values into measurable results, strengthening Harris' position as a trusted partner to our clients.
What Will Be Your Impact
Drive sustainable growth, client satisfaction, and profitability: Align client services, R&D, sales, and professional services under a unified strategy.
Drive with Vision and Purpose: Develop and implement a forward-thinking business strategy that aligns with corporate priorities, and market opportunities. Set strategic direction to foster a culture of innovation and growth.
Promote Operational Excellence: Cultivate a culture of operational excellence by solving the business challenges that detract from predictable financial outcomes and achieving continuous improvement in processes and client satisfaction.
Drive Financial Success: Be accountable for the P&L, ensuring revenue growth while meeting or exceeding profitability forecasts. Do what you say you're going to do. Apply Harris/CSI metrics with data-driven insights to guide financial and operational actions, translating metrics into improvement plans for the team. Present business metrics with clarity to internal and external parties.
Deepen Client and Partner Relations: Build lasting client relationships, responding to their needs to position Harris as a preferred partner.
Develop a High-Performance Team: Mentor and develop top-performing team members, embedding a growth mindset and operational excellence in daily practices. Create a solid succession plan to build a pipeline of future leaders and secure enduring business continuity.
What We Are Looking For
Ideal candidates should have:
Senior Leadership Experience: 10+ years in senior roles, within software technology, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams.
Strategic and Financial Acumen: Proven ability to drive business growth through strategic planning, operational oversight, and financial management. Experience with business planning, achieving profitability targets, and guiding data-driven output.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to articulate Harris financial and operational data to diverse audiences. Foster transparency with both internal teams and Harris senior leadership.
Operational and Client-Focused Mindset: A passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and exceeding client expectations. A commitment to identifying growth opportunities that add long-term value.
What Would Make You Stand Out
Proven success leading a 10+ million dollar software solutions organization.
Growth Mindset Coupled with Proven Success in Meeting Profitability Targets. A track record of driving revenue growth AND achieving or surpassing profitability forecasts, balancing short-term wins with long-term gains.
Succession Planning and Team Development Skills. Identify high-potential team members, developing their capabilities, and creating a robust succession plan that ensures continuity and leadership stability.
Advanced Degree in Business, Finance, or Related Field: A background in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
