How Flexera Tackled Acquisition Challenges with ERPA Support

The Possibility Perspective

Curious about how a strategic partner can transform your company’s acquisition journey?

In today’s episode, we learn how Flexera Software, a leader in technology value optimization, is navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with a little help from ERPA.

Joining us is Jennifer Matsuoka, Senior Director of People Strategy and Analytics at Flexera, who brings over 20 years of experience in IT and HR. Jennifer shares Flexera’s journey of scaling systems, managing integrations, and ensuring seamless transitions through ERPA’s dedicated support.

You'll hear about the key role named resources played in Flexera’s latest acquisition, ERPA’s flexibility in responding to critical staffing needs, and how ERPA’s expertise in Workday helped Flexera create continuity through a period of rapid growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

1. How a collaborative approach with ERPA enables Flexera to adapt quickly to unexpected challenges, ensuring stability and continuity in a time of rapid change.
2. The value of flexibility and responsiveness from a partner who understood their unique needs, helping Flexera tackle complex requirements without compromising on deadlines.
3. How ERPA’s hands-on expertise with Workday helped Flexera streamline operations and empower newly acquired teams, creating a smooth transition that felt fully supported.

Things To Listen For:
(00:00) An introduction to the episode with Jennifer Matsuoka
(03:45) Flexera’s Workday journey and growth through acquisitions
(07:29) The decision to choose ERPA as a Workday support partner
(10:55) The value of dedicated, named resources for smooth collaboration
(16:57) Why ERPA’s embedded approach makes a difference in Flexera’s operations
(20:27) Flexera’s recent acquisition and ERPA’s role in handling tight deadlines
(24:18) Unique requirements during acquisitions and how ERPA helped navigate them
(25:56) ERPA’s creative solution to train Flexera’s newly acquired HR team on Workday
(30:08) Flexera’s collaborative approach with ERPA for knowledge transfer
(34:42) Managing staff augmentation needs and ERPA’s seamless support during a maternity leave

Resources:
Connect with the Guest: Jennifer Matsuoka
Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com