Director Business Systems at Platform Science

<p>Director Business Systems</p> <p>San Diego, CA/ remote <em>Pacific Time Zone</em></p> <p>At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.</p> <p>Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.</p> <p>Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.&nbsp; We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.</p> <h3 data-section-id="mprbmu" data-start="946" data-end="968"><strong data-start="950" data-end="968">About the Role</strong></h3> <p data-start="970" data-end="1105"><strong data-start="970" data-end="980">Title:</strong> Director, Business Systems<br data-start="1007" data-end="1010"><strong data-start="1010" data-end="1025">Department:</strong> Business Systems<br data-start="1042" data-end="1045"><strong data-start="1045" data-end="1060">Reports To:</strong> VP of IT<br data-start="1069" data-end="1072"><strong data-start="1072" data-end="1085">Location:</strong> Pacific Time Zone</p> <h3 data-section-id="gvrn24" data-start="1112" data-end="1137"><strong data-start="1116" data-end="1137">Position Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="1139" data-end="1395">Platform Science is seeking a seasoned Director Business Systems to lead our global NetSuite and Salesforce ecosystems. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of systems architecture, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.</p> <p data-start="1397" data-end="1681">You will own the full lifecycle of our core platforms—from strategy to administration—while leading a global team of administrators and analysts. As the SME across NetSuite and Salesforce, you will drive the Lead-to-Cash process including CPQ, CLM, AR/AP automation, PLM, and billing.</p> <p data-start="1683" data-end="1752">This role combines deep technical execution with executive influence.</p> <h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="1759" data-end="1787"><strong data-start="1763" data-end="1787">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4 data-start="1789" data-end="1832"><strong data-start="1794" data-end="1832">Platform Leadership &amp; Architecture</strong></h4> <ul data-start="1833" data-end="2161"> <li data-section-id="56e7xj" data-start="1833" data-end="1915">Serve as primary SME and strategic owner for NetSuite (ERP) and Salesforce (CRM)</li> <li data-section-id="1yfy9cs" data-start="1916" data-end="1980">Architect scalable solutions across the Lead-to-Cash lifecycle</li> <li data-section-id="g67mso" data-start="1981" data-end="2053">Define platform standards, governance, and integration design patterns</li> <li data-section-id="1evxm2x" data-start="2054" data-end="2104">Translate business needs into technical roadmaps</li> <li data-section-id="oj4zb" data-start="2105" data-end="2161">Balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2163" data-end="2201"><strong data-start="2168" data-end="2201">Team Management &amp; Development</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2202" data-end="2413"> <li data-section-id="1jy7iq5" data-start="2202" data-end="2247">Lead a global team across NA, LATAM, and EU</li> <li data-section-id="1qq9s1a" data-start="2248" data-end="2297">Set performance expectations and coaching plans</li> <li data-section-id="mxg66a" data-start="2298" data-end="2350">Build a high-accountability, collaborative culture</li> <li data-section-id="1j80maw" data-start="2351" data-end="2413">Partner with HR and IT leadership on hiring and team scaling</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2415" data-end="2454"><strong data-start="2420" data-end="2454">Implementations &amp; Integrations</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2455" data-end="2657"> <li data-section-id="1f4tvum" data-start="2455" data-end="2505">Lead end-to-end implementations and enhancements</li> <li data-section-id="1bn9dvn" data-start="2506" data-end="2568">Manage integrations (Boomi, Snowflake, Zoom, TalkDesk, etc.)</li> <li data-section-id="1wio6vh" data-start="2569" data-end="2618">Oversee data migration, testing, and deployment</li> <li data-section-id="1d3s2nw" data-start="2619" data-end="2657">Drive change management and adoption</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2659" data-end="2688"><strong data-start="2664" data-end="2688">Process Optimization</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2689" data-end="2902"> <li data-section-id="wy8xk9" data-start="2689" data-end="2757">Improve workflows across Finance, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, and PLM</li> <li data-section-id="v9iree" data-start="2758" data-end="2806">Lead business analysis and future-state design</li> <li data-section-id="13bbhdl" data-start="2807" data-end="2846">Ensure audit readiness and compliance</li> <li data-section-id="shqsd6" data-start="2847" data-end="2902">Build reporting and analytics for leadership insights</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2904" data-end="2933"><strong data-start="2909" data-end="2933">Operations &amp; Support</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2934" data-end="3097"> <li data-section-id="yo5guh" data-start="2934" data-end="2988">Own system health, releases, and user administration</li> <li data-section-id="32oyz7" data-start="2989" data-end="3020">Resolve complex system issues</li> <li data-section-id="qijfnv" data-start="3021" data-end="3051">Manage vendors and licensing</li> <li data-section-id="q98nv8" data-start="3052" data-end="3097">Maintain roadmap and backlog prioritization</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1oxfx0t" data-start="3104" data-end="3135"><strong data-start="3108" data-end="3135">Required Qualifications</strong></h3> <h4 data-start="3137" data-end="3156"><strong data-start="3142" data-end="3156">Experience</strong></h4> <ul data-start="3157" data-end="3476"> <li data-section-id="kro1wf" data-start="3157" data-end="3193">7+ years in Business Systems or IT</li> <li data-section-id="1r5jgqy" data-start="3194" data-end="3269">Deep expertise in NetSuite or Salesforce (experience with both preferred)</li> <li data-section-id="o5e8m" data-start="3270" data-end="3318">Proven success leading complex implementations</li> <li data-section-id="2i9iq5" data-start="3319" data-end="3351">3+ years managing global teams</li> <li data-section-id="1cdyjj1" data-start="3352" data-end="3418">Experience with Lead-to-Cash processes (CPQ, CLM, billing, etc.)</li> <li data-section-id="1lg7flw" data-start="3419" data-end="3476">Experience with integration platforms (Boomi preferred)</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="3478" data-end="3503"><strong data-start="3483" data-end="3503">Technical Skills</strong></h4> <ul data-start="3504" data-end="3772"> <li data-section-id="1hgs45d" data-start="3504" data-end="3565"><strong data-start="3506" data-end="3519">NetSuite:</strong> SuiteScript, SuiteFlow, ARM, multi-subsidiary</li> <li data-section-id="k7kzdw" data-start="3566" data-end="3626"><strong data-start="3568" data-end="3583">Salesforce:</strong> Sales Cloud, CPQ, Service Cloud, Apex, LWC</li> <li data-section-id="1k9furc" data-start="3627" data-end="3673"><strong data-start="3629" data-end="3645">Integration:</strong> REST/SOAP APIs, iPaaS tools</li> <li data-section-id="yle1wt" data-start="3674" data-end="3721"><strong data-start="3676" data-end="3685">Data:</strong> Snowflake or similar, data modeling</li> <li data-section-id="sqletn" data-start="3722" data-end="3772"><strong data-start="3724" data-end="3747">Project Management:</strong> Agile/Scrum, Jira, Asana</li> </ul> <h4 data-start="3774" data-end="3809"><strong data-start="3779" data-end="3809">Leadership &amp; Communication</strong></h4> <ul data-start="3810" data-end="3982"> <li data-section-id="3st87t" data-start="3810" data-end="3849">Strong executive communication skills</li> <li data-section-id="15ofi4b" data-start="3850" data-end="3902">Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders</li> <li data-section-id="h81i8f" data-start="3903" data-end="3945">Experience driving organizational change</li> <li data-section-id="zp1zyo" data-start="3946" data-end="3982">Thrives in fast-paced environments</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1p0j281" data-start="3989" data-end="4021"><strong data-start="3993" data-end="4021">Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4022" data-end="4199"> <li data-section-id="n090i2" data-start="4022" data-end="4061">NetSuite or Salesforce certifications</li> <li data-section-id="skl6om" data-start="4062" data-end="4083">Boomi certification</li> <li data-section-id="1j4rxlg" data-start="4084" data-end="4111">Experience with Snowflake</li> <li data-section-id="4mgozl" data-start="4112" data-end="4153">Familiarity with SOC 2, NIS2 compliance</li> <li data-section-id="2iy12j" data-start="4154" data-end="4199">Experience in post-acquisition environments</li> </ul> <p>For more information please see the<a href="https://global-uploads.webflow.com/60242ee565b2be8b567a2237/63a0a47adfc572d99e40d2b0_2023%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf"> Benefits Highlights</a> brochure for regular, full-time employees.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser:<a href="https://www.platformscience.com/benefit"> https://www.platformscience.com/benefit</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. 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