Beacon Executive Leadership Program - Associate

Beacon Executive Leadership Program - Associate

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier‑1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade.

We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.

This is an exciting opportunity for emerging leaders to fast‑track their careers in software operations. Beacon’s Executive Leadership Program is a full‑time rotational leadership development program launching in 2026. We are recruiting talented MBA students and early‑career professionals (3–6 years of experience) to join an inaugural cohort focused on developing the next generation of General Managers for Beacon’s portfolio companies. Participants will undergo intensive training at Beacon HQ and then take on meaningful operational leadership roles within a Beacon operating company.

By combining broad exposure with deep, hands‑on responsibility, the program prepares Associates to step into GM‑level roles as early as year three of their tenure.

The pilot cohort will be immersed in Beacon’s high‑integrity, entrepreneurial culture and will work closely with Beacon’s centralized team and portfolio company leaders. The program is designed to instill Beacon’s values, operational playbooks, and growth mindset in future leaders. As part of a small and highly selective first cohort, you will benefit from significant mentorship and will play a pivotal role in shaping this program for future participants.

Location: You will begin the program with a residency at Beacon’s offices (Toronto or Washington, DC) and will then be placed at one of our portfolio companies (primarily in North America) for the embedded role. Willingness to relocate to the operating company’s location (if different) or travel as needed is expected.

This program offers a structured progression through two main phases:

• Phase 1 – Beacon HQ Residency (6 months): You will join as an Associate in the portfolio operations and integration team working with GMs and Beacon’s central team across functions to learn how we operate our software businesses. In addition, you will receive intensive training at Beacon’s headquarters covering core playbooks in integration, pricing strategy, go‑to‑market (GTM), customer onboarding and retention, and product management.
  
  This phase builds foundational skills, knowledge of Beacon’s standards, and a strong internal network.
• Phase 2 – Portfolio Company Embed (18–24 months): Placement in a Beacon operating company in a scoped operational leadership role (e.g. leading a key initiative or managing a specific function within the business). During this phase, Associates will take on real operating responsibilities—driving growth projects, improving processes, or leading teams—while receiving active mentorship from the company’s General Manager and Beacon’s senior operators.
  
  The role is designed to be high‑impact and learning‑rich, giving the Associate ownership of meaningful outcomes within the business.

Goal: High‑performing Associates will be on track to transition into General Manager roles at a Beacon company starting in year three. The ultimate aim of the program is to graduate Associates into full GM positions with the confidence, context, and leadership experience to run a vertical software business within the Beacon portfolio.

• 3–6 years of professional experience in operating roles such as Biz Ops Manager, Operations Manager, Rev Ops, Product Ops, Product Manager, FP&A analyst
• Preferred: MBA degree (or equivalent graduate degree) in progress or recently completed – or comparable experience in a rigorous leadership role.
• Strong academic foundation and a track record of high performance.
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