Managing Director – DPO-ONE (Management Buy-In) – 100% Remote

We are looking for a Managing Director with a strong entrepreneurial vision to lead DPO-ONE through its next phase of growth.

You will take overall responsibility for an innovative SaaS company with significant international growth potential. Your focus will be on leading the organization from the startup phase into a scale-up, with particular emphasis on accelerating sales growth, strengthening market positioning, and driving further product development.

This is more than a traditional executive position. It is a Management Buy-In opportunity , enabling the successful Managing Director to invest in the business, become a co-owner, and directly participate in the long-term value created through the company’s growth.

Develop and implement an ambitious growth strategy to position DPO-ONE globally as a leading privacy compliance solution.

Take overall responsibility for translating the company’s vision into sustainable commercial growth.

Sales & Marketing

Lead efforts to enter new markets, acquire customers, and deepen existing relationships.

Provide direction to the sales and marketing teams.

Drive commercial performance and create scalable routes to market.

Product Development Drive innovation and work closely with the development team to continuously improve and adapt the SaaS solution to global market needs. International Leadership

Expand DPO-ONE internationally and develop partnerships across different markets and sectors.

Build the organizational and commercial foundations required to move successfully from startup to scale-up.

Financial Management

Ensure a sound financial foundation through effective budget management and achievement of agreed business goals.

Take ownership of company-level performance and sustainable growth.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Managing Director who combines strategic vision with strong commercial execution.

Demonstrable experience successfully leading companies through a scale-up journey.

A proven track record in driving sales growth and developing profitable products.

An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take calculated risks and embrace innovation.

Dutch and Portuguese are considered advantages.

Affinity with privacy legislation and compliance is a plus.

A Pivotal Leadership Role

Take responsibility for the next stage of a growing SaaS company and play a key role in shaping its future.

Dynamic & Innovative Environment

Collaborate with a talented team and operate in a forward-thinking, internationally oriented environment.

Professional Growth With Global Impact

Lead the expansion of a product designed to address privacy compliance needs across countries, industries, and organizations.

Management Buy-In & Co-Ownership This opportunity includes a Management Buy-In , allowing you to become a co-owner of DPO-ONE.

The equity stake investment ranges from €40,000 to €80,000 , with the final investment and ownership structure to be discussed with the current co-owners.

This structure gives the Managing Director the opportunity to align their entrepreneurial vision and leadership directly with the long-term success and value creation of the company.

Monthly management fee , based on seniority.

Performance-related bonus tied to business results and the option plan.

Equity participation through the Management Buy-In structure.

Take DPO-ONE Into Its Next Growth Phase This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead the next stage of DPO-ONE’s development, accelerate international growth, shape the future of privacy compliance, and secure a position as a co-owner of a growing global SaaS company.

If you combine strategic leadership with commercial drive and want to build value not only as an executive but also as an owner, we would be pleased to hear from you.

DPO-ONE offers an advanced SaaS solution for lawyers and organizations that want to test their processes against privacy legislation.

Our flexible tool supports individual companies, from medium-sized organizations to enterprises, as well as federations and sports federations in guiding their members and clubs toward compliance with privacy legislation.

The solution is language-independent, applicable worldwide, and has already achieved success in various countries.

Originally posted on Himalayas