Managing Partner

Were looking for thoughtful problem solvers who are passionate about finding success for our clients, teams, and end-users through the human-centered design process. Company Atomics specialty is software product development including new product development, product enhancement, product modernization, and AI + data. Were a close-knit team that believes it takes passionate people to create exceptional and innovative products that change the way people do business. Since Atomics founding in 2001, we have grown to more than 120 employees and over $25 million in annual revenue. From our offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Raleigh we serve a national client base in many industries, ranging in size from well-funded startups to the Fortune 500. Atomic is an employee-owned company. Job Overview POSITION Atomic Object (Atomic) is seeking to hire a second Managing Partner to run our Chicago office. Atomic believes in the power of pairs. The Managing Partner will get to work hand-in-hand with Jordan Schaenzle , a well-respected Managing Partner who has over 13 years of experience at Atomic. Together, the pair will be responsible for running the Chicago office and be primarily tasked with growing a local client base, recruiting and developing a top-notch team, keeping project teams busy with engaging work, and ensuring that we deliver client project success. Client demand growth will be focused on establishing a healthy, local client base. Team growth and development includes hiring, developing, and managing employees (Atoms) while maintaining our core values and standards for excellent makers. The Managing Partner will utilize Atomics established infrastructure, culture, and operations for growing and running the Chicago office. The Chicago team currently has 10 makers. We expect to grow the Chicago team to an eventual office size of 40-50 makers. The Managing Partner will report to Atomics Co-CEOsMichael Marsiglia and Shawn Crowleyand be supported by Atomics operational leadership team. DETAILS Home base in Chicago, IL Expectation to be generally present in the office five days per week Work 40-45 hours most weeks. Some weeks will require more time than others. Key Responsibilities Managing Partners hold the following responsibilities. In offices with 20+ makers, some of the responsibilities can be delegated. LEADERSHIP Lead, manage, and assume accountability for overall office success Steward, and serve as an exemplar of, Atomics culture Uphold company rules, policies, and guidelines Hold office P&L accountability Ensure we deliver on our brand promise of providing a high-quality product with an outstanding client experience across all office projects Create/maintain office vision: 1-year plan and 3-year picture SALES AND MARKETING Continuously drive local customer demand (e.g., local business development, local community engagement, speaking, hosting user groups, attending conferences, etc.) Nurture and close sales leads using Atomics consultative sales process Manage key client accounts TEAM SCHEDULING Maintain high maker team utilization Manage a healthy portfolio of client projects Create growth opportunities for Atoms through project assignments PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Manage Atoms (incl. hiring/firing responsibility) Onboard new Atoms Set compensation Resolve issues OFFICE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Manage office lease, layout, and equipment Manage client rates and past due AR Manage maker pay In smaller offices, Managing Partners will occasionally take on part-time billable project assignments when needed for team capacity or experience reasons. Desired Skills and Qualities ENTHUSIASM, RESILIENCE, AND DRIVE Positive team member Able to get up after being knocked down Strong work ethic Excited by challenge LEADERSHIP Authentic and obvious personal integrity Ability to influence and empower others Demonstrated ability to build rapport with people Trustworthy Demonstrates confidence under pressure Challenges the status quo; comfortable experimenting and leading the team in new directions Gets satisfaction from seeing the team succeed Demonstrated willingness and skills to successfully have difficult conversations PRODUCTIVITY Ability to make trade-off decisions on short-term deadlines Ability to balance multiple initiatives and tasks at the same time COMMUNICATION Able to effectively create compelling presentations Able to effectively present information FINANCE Has general business acumen STRATEGY Anticipates future events and needs; plans accordingly Ability to use data to make decisions and measure outcomes Knows when and how to preserve options or act decisively Requirements P&L responsibility experience Experience leading a team and managing direct reports 10+ years of career experience Handson experience in business development and managing the sales process, including closing a sale as the main point of contact Typical Schedule Below are typical daily tasks and the approximate percentage of time that Managing Partners currently spend on each. Some days are focused on specific tasks; other days provide a variety of all tasks. The Managing Partner job requires daily prioritization and balance of short-term and long-term work. Managing Partners are ultimately responsible for managing their own schedules. TYPICAL DAILY TASKS ~25% Business Development (we follow the Activator model)~25% Sales (sales meetings, proposals, budget models, etc.)~25% Management (1:1s, scheduling teams, office huddle, hiring, employee connectedness, etc.)~12.5% Office initiatives, other MONTHLY Proactively drive 4-8 business development meetings with new or existing customers Attend 2-4 networking/community events to grow and maintain local brand presence Make incremental progress on office initiatives Attend office Spindown (Atomics monthly office social gathering) QUARTERLY Plan and assign new office initiatives based on yearly goals Lead quarterly, open-book, office presentation and attend party YEARLY Provide compensation reviews and raises for Atoms Engage in annual planning with other Atomic leaders Organizational Architecture Atomics organizational architecture is based on regional teams, serving their local customers. We have centralized marketing, operations, and administrative teams to support our regional teams. Managing Partners have significant autonomy and control over their location. Atomic delivers the most value to our clients when our cross-functional teams work together in our offices. We have a high-degree of workplace flexibility, but believe our best work is done collaboratively. Generally, Atoms spend a minimum of 60% of their time in-person with their team(s), or in any Atomic office, in any given week. Managing Partners work from the office by default. Our office environment is collaborative, team-oriented, fun, and serious about getting work done to provide client value. We strive to maintain an environment where the best ideas are heard and implemented. Leaders at Atomic foster this environment by being highly communicative, valuing and encouraging high trust, living our values, and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where Atoms feel psychologically safe. Atomic pays onmarket salary based on experience level and provides generous benefits: Quarterly and Annual cash profit sharing Paid time off and holidays Atomicsponsored health insurance (including dependents) with HSA contributions Access to Dental & Vision Insurance with Competitive Premiums Employee ownership Regular 401(k) company contributions (3%) Parental leave Long and short-term disability insurance Where did you first learn about this role?#J-18808-Ljbffr