Workiva · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Business Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expWorkiva is a company focused on driving operational efficiency and innovation through technology. The Senior Director of Business Systems is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of the company's enterprise application landscape, ensuring alignment with business goals and overseeing a high-performing team.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that supports Workiva's strategic priorities
Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership and key stakeholders, translating business objectives into actionable technology solutions and initiatives
Collaborate closely with functional leaders to understand their business needs, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive change through the effective use of technology and data
Build, mentor, and empower a resilient and high-talent team that embodies Workiva's culture and values
Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of Workiva's enterprise application ecosystem
Establish and enforce governance, best practices, and security standards to ensure the integrity, scalability, and reliability of all systems
Champion the strategic use of AI and automation to enhance team productivity and the user experience
Proactively identify opportunities and stay current on new tools and capabilities to ensure Workiva is leveraging these technologies effectively across your domain
Lead the data strategy and governance for our business systems, ensuring high-quality, reliable data
Oversee the architecture and maintenance of all system integrations, and partner with stakeholders to make data accessible for analytics and business intelligence
Manage the intake, prioritization, and delivery of all business systems projects
Proactively manage expectations with stakeholders, mitigate risks, and ensure the team delivers on its commitments with quality and predictability
Plan and manage the budgets and expenditures specific to your systems domain
Oversee vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and new technology evaluation
Champion a culture of innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and trends, including AI, automation, and data analytics
Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems to increase productivity and enhance the user experience
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in IT or Business Systems, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams and enterprise applications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing technology roadmaps and strategic plans
Strong understanding of enterprise software systems, business processes, and project management methodologies
Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and complex technology projects
Experience leading large-scale technology transformation (e.g., ERP, CRM, Customer Support platform implementations)
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree is a plus
Proven expertise in driving organizational change and promoting the adoption of new technologies
Relevant experience, training, and certifications to the business domain you support (e.g., Go-to-Market, Finance, Customer/Partner Experience)
Benefits
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Company
Workiva
Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$680.58MKey Investors
Bluestem Capital
2023-08-14Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2014-12-12IPO
2014-10-17Series Unknown· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Julie Iskow
Chief Executive Officer | President
Penny Ashley Lawrence
SVP, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience)
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