Associate, Technology Operations

Position Overview:

One Equity Partners (“OEP”) is a private equity firm with a long history of growing middle-market private equity investments in North America and Western Europe. OEP’s investment strategy is differentiated by proprietary transaction sourcing and a focus on partnership with existing owners to realize transformative change in their businesses, often through mergers or other growth-focused primary capital investments.

Join One Equity Partners as an Associate, Technology Operations, where our objective is to drive value creation across our diverse portfolio of companies. We are searching for an individual with an exceptional technology architecture skill set capable of partnering with internal teams, portfolio companies, and suppliers, ensuring that our technology initiatives are executed efficiently and deliver value-creation outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing processes, fostering innovation, and advancing the operational excellence of OEP and our portfolio entities.

At OEP, we understand technology's pivotal role in achieving success and driving value. As an Associate, you will identify opportunities, design robust solutions, and ensure the seamless integration of technology across OEP’s portfolio. This is not just about implementing technology; it's about architecting the future, ensuring scalability, and setting the foundation for sustained growth and innovation.

Your deep understanding of technology and a strategic mindset will be vital in navigating the intricacies of our diverse operations. If you are a forward-thinking individual, passionate about technology, and eager to drive transformational change, OEP offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join our team and be at the forefront of enhancing the value of our portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Coordination:

• Coordinate technology-related projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to set objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and portfolio companies to ensure smooth project progression.
• Track project milestones, manage timelines, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify potential project challenges and communicate them to the Operating Partner.
• Participate in project review meetings, providing insights and feedback.

Tech Insight Mining & Strategy Formulation:

• Gather IT artifacts, documentation, and other relevant data from portfolio companies.
• Analyze collected data to derive insights, identify patterns, and make informed recommendations.
• Create detailed reports highlighting findings, potential risks, and areas of improvement.
• Work with IT teams to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Utilize analytical tools to enhance data analysis capabilities.

Technology Due Diligence:

• Assist in the initial assessment of business functions and processes of prospective and current portfolio companies with a focus on the technological support for these processes, including the roles of vendors, strategic partners, and managed service providers.
• Review financial aspects, focusing on technology budgets, ongoing and planned projects, and anticipated tech-related expenditures.
• Assess information security postures, technical architectures, bespoke and commercial products and other key technology pillars.
• Collaborate with external consultants to ensure a thorough due diligence process.
• Prepare comprehensive due diligence reports detailing all findings and insights.

Transformation Support:

• Collaborate with portfolio companies, gathering requirements, and evaluating potential solutions.
• Support technology implementation phases, ensuring program deliverables and project milestones are on track.
• Assist in OEP’s internal transformation initiatives, from planning to execution.
• Provide support to teams during technology adoption programs within OEP and across our portfolio companies.

CIO Council Engagement & Collaboration:

• Assist with facilitating and orchestrating the CIO/CTO forum, ensuring it serves as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and mutual growth among portfolio companies.
• Engage actively with CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders from portfolio companies, understanding their unique challenges and opportunities, and integrating their insights into the broader objectives of the forum.
• Organize and participate in regular forum meetings, workshops, and sessions, fostering a culture of open dialogue, shared best practices, and innovative problem-solving.
• Document key takeaways, insights, and collaborative outcomes from the forum, ensuring they are communicated to relevant stakeholders and integrated into overarching technology strategies.
• Promote the CIO/CTO forum's objectives and benefits across OEP and its portfolio companies, ensuring its role as a nexus of knowledge and innovation is well-understood and valued.

Continuous Learning & Market Awareness:

• Stay updated with technological advancements, tools, and best practices.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance technical acumen and industry knowledge.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all technology projects, initiatives, and findings.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to the Operating Partner, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, and Microsoft Project to manage, track, and report on project progress.
• Strong skills in data analytics tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI. Ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other IT governance and service management frameworks.
• Understanding cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their respective services and capabilities.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, tools, and frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with major ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics and their implementation methodologies.
• Ability to work with databases using SQL or other query languages. Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Basic understanding of software development life cycles, methodologies (like Agile or Waterfall), and tools (like Git).
• Proficiency in collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for effective communication.
• Experience with tools like Confluence or SharePoint for maintaining and sharing project documentation.
• Understanding API concepts, integration methodologies, and tools like Postman or SOAP UI.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or Docker.

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability: Ability to navigate dynamic environments and adjust strategies when necessary.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrated capability to approach challenges methodically and develop practical solutions.
• Effective Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Proven experience working harmoniously with cross-functional teams, understanding diverse perspectives, and driving collective success.
• Leadership Qualities: Even in an associate role, the ability to inspire and guide teams or individuals when needed is crucial.
• Time Management: Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to understand and manage the expectations of various stakeholders, ensuring that all communications are timely and transparent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, data collection, and analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in private equity or a similar financial sector.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401K
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance