VP, Business Systems Transformation

2 weeks ago

Ames, Iowa, United States Workiva Full time
Job Title: VP, Business Systems

Workiva is seeking a seasoned executive to lead our Business Systems organization, driving innovation and strategic growth. As VP, Business Systems, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive business technology strategy, optimizing technology capabilities to support diverse business goals and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a strategic business technology plan, aligning with company objectives and driving business growth.
  • Lead and manage a high-performing Business Systems organization, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Drive technology-focused operational strategy, simplifying processes and improving efficiency.
  • Leverage M&A experience to consolidate business systems, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Maximize value from current team and technology, expanding and enhancing capabilities to meet diverse workforce needs.
  • Provide leadership and positioning Business Technology as a critical, efficient entity committed to continuous improvement.
  • Deploy capabilities across the organization that leverage AI and automation to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Ensure world-class infrastructure aligned with business requirements, integrating diverse perspectives into strategic technology goals.
  • Implement fair and inclusive operational processes, executing projects aligned with diverse business lines.
  • Lead a global team, ensuring effective execution, fostering a culture that values diversity and collaboration.
  • Define, maintain, and improve quality standards, managing operating costs.
  • Establish and sustain a customer-centric approach through continuous improvement, considering diverse customer perspectives.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top-talented individuals, fostering an inclusive process that values diversity and equal career opportunities.
Requirements:
  • 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, demonstrating increasing complexity, scale, and responsibility.
  • Proven ability to lead with empathy, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers teams to thrive and collaborate effectively.
  • Deep knowledge of core GTM, Finance, and CPX systems like Salesforce, Workday, and Gainsight.
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree is desirable.
  • Experience leading technology platforms, applications, and IT infrastructure at scale (in organizations exceeding $1B and with 5,000+ employees globally).
  • Proven track record of delivering cross-functional, tech-forward operational transformations across core functions (IT, Finance, and GTM).
  • Led and implemented strategies transforming global finance organizations, including successful ERP and Billing system implementations.
  • Successfully managed complex, global M&A initiatives, participating in the entire M&A life cycle from due diligence through post-merger integration and/or divestiture.
  • Demonstrates a background with a broad and deep understanding of emerging trends and technologies.
  • Agile thinker with a strong leadership presence, capable of influencing peers, senior executives, and the industry at large.
  • Able to manage up and down the organization internally and externally.
  • Provides examples of complex global stakeholder management in publicly traded organizations.
  • Has a track record of leading, organizing, and developing high-performing global teams through candid and empathetic coaching and mentoring.
  • Compelling leadership style with exceptional people management skills, program management, and business and technology expertise.
  • Inspires confidence through an intellectual and executive presence.
  • Acts as a true business partner across the organization, contributing to broader business conversations beyond functional expertise.
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions:
  • 15% travel for customer and internal meetings.
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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