About Unifyed: Unifyed is a leading AI-first, SaaS student engagement, student retention and learning platform tailored to higher education institutions. For more information, see
www.unifyed.com.
Position Overview: Unifyed is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive the company’s growth and success from current state through to exit. The President will be responsible for leading the organization across all operational, product and customer-facing functions while positioning Unifyed for long-term, sustainable success. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of vision, execution and an ability to navigate both strategic and tactical challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:
• Shape and execute the vision and strategy for the company's growth, ensuring alignment with the Board’s objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation.
• Guide key strategic initiatives across product development, sales, marketing and customer success to drive growth and improve performance.
• Build and mentor a high-performance leadership team, ensuring alignment and achievement of corporate goals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders to ensure Unifyed remains at the forefront of online education solutions.
Operational Excellence:
• Oversee operational systems, processes, and policies to streamline organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Implement best practices for management reporting, decision-making and planning to drive operational excellence.
• Play a key role in long-term planning, ensuring the company’s operations scale effectively and support its mission.
• Work closely with HR, IT and Finance teams to ensure smooth internal operations and collaboration with business functions
Financial Management:
• Manage company financials, including budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking, to ensure profitability and financial health.
• Present financial results and strategic updates to the Board and stakeholders regularly
• Develop and manage tools to track key performance indicators and ensure financial objectives are me
Product Strategy:
• Define and oversee the product vision, ensuring the company delivers innovative solutions that meet customer needs and market demands.
• Lead the product development team to deliver cutting-edge SaaS solutions and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Set the long-term strategy for product development, including product design, cost management and lifecycle management.
Sales and Marketing Leadership:
• Build and lead a high-performing sales and business development team to deliver profitable growth.
• Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness, customer acquisition and revenue.
• Leverage digital marketing and thought leadership campaigns to drive engagement and customer retention.
• Monitor competitor activities and adapt strategies to ensure Unifyed remains competitive in the market.
Customer Success and Retention:
• Collaborate with Product Management to create a renewal and upsell strategy focused on 100% client retention.
• Foster strong, ongoing relationships with key clients, ensuring they realize the full value of Unifyed’s products and services.
• Represent Unifyed at industry events, conferences and client meetings to build brand recognition and influence.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a fast-growing technology or SaaS company, with a proven track record in scaling organizations.
• Experience in leading the transition from early-stage to mature operations, especially within a global context.
• Deep expertise in business development, product strategy and operational leadership.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining focus on tactical execution and day-to-day operations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Experience in SaaS, higher education or related fields is a plus.This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Unifyed, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence. The President will work closely with the Board, executive team, and key stakeholders to lead the organization toward its next phase of growth and success