Portfolio Manager

Are you passionate about helping software companies grow both financially and operationally, and build long-term value across a diverse portfolio of software companies? Do you thrive on strategic leadership, value creation and M&A executions? If so, you might be the Portfolio Manager we are looking for!

As a Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of Vertical Market Software (VMS) companies in Norway. This role is a unique blend of strategic leadership, financial oversight, and hands-on coaching. Your role will encompass responsibilities as both a VMS Operator and a VMS Allocator, with a strong and balanced focus on each area. You will report to the General Manager Nordic Region and work in alignment with both TSS and their umbrella company, Constellation Software Inc. (CSI).

Key responsibilities

You will play a central role in developing TSS’ portfolio through both internal growth and new acquisitions. Your key areas of responsibilities include:

• Coaching eight Business Unit Leaders, helping them become more effective and independent.
• Leading acquisition processes, by sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and integrating new companies - where the M&A team is running the HandsOn process.
• Monitoring and improving performance based on both financial metrics and operational KPIs.
• Supporting leadership in development and building strong management teams in each company.
• Acting as a bridge between TSS strategy and local execution.
• Encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a high-performance culture.
• Report on financial and performance in line with CSI standards.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a leader with a strong combination of operational insight, financial discipline and strategic thinking. To succeed in this role, you should have a mix of analytical rigor, leadership experience, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

More specifically, we are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing a portfolio or leading companies within a multi-stakeholder setting.
• A proven success in senior leadership roles.
• A proven track record in executing M&A projects and acquisitions.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and act on key financial indicators.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring leaders to high performance, with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across various levels and functions, across complex organizational structures.
• An academic degree at MSc level, or equivalent academic background.

Who are you?

We believe you might be a great fit for TSS as a Portfolio Manager if you are able to combine high standards with humility, flexibility, pragmatism and curiosity. You might also combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and enjoy turning ideas into action. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and make things happen. We can imagine you are an inspiring leader who leads by example, builds trust through consistent follow-through, and communicates clearly even in complex environments. You are passionate about developing people and organizations, and you know how to bring out the best in those around you. With a naturally entrepreneurial mindset, you are driven, ambitious, and always looking for new ways to create value for customers and drive sustainable growth.

What Total Specific Solution can offer

At TSS, you can be a part of shaping the future of leading software businesses. You will join a pan-European organization with a decentralized structure and a strong performance culture – backed by one of the world’s most successful software investors, CSI. TSS is an ambitious company with an attractive growth plan in Norway and across the Nordics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with both M&A and D-level/C-level coaching, with a long-term perspective.

This role offers the opportunity to influence real businesses, shape strategic direction, and work closely with leaders across multiple organizations. You will become part of a culture that values long-term relationships, continuous learning, and a strong focus on delivering results. Operating with a decentralized structure and an entrepreneurial mindset, TSS empowers their leaders to make decisions, take ownership, and build lasting value. As Portfolio Manager, you will have the platform to shape your portfolio and advance your leadership in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

Interested in learning more?

We’d love to hear from you! If this role aligns with your background and ambitions, or if you have any questions, please contact Rolv Brudal, Managing Partner at Hudson Nordic, at +47 473 51 393 or rb@hudsonnordic.com 

About TSS

Total Specific Solutions (TSS) is a leading European provider of tailored software solutions for various industries. TTS’ software solutions provide their customers with real business value and allow them to operate at a high level of efficiency. Our domain knowledge helps TSS to understand the dynamics of each vertical market where the company operates so they can create intelligent, user-friendly, effective, and efficient solutions for their customers. TSS has built long-lasting relationships with many of their customers, some even up to 20 to 40 years. Clients gladly entrust the development of their business-critical software to a reputable and experienced domain specialist. Each TSS business unit is such a specialist. TSS delivers real value to the products and services that their clients provide to their customers.

TSS has their headquarter in the Netherlands, with around 7.500 employees across Europe.