VP, Business Systems Engineering, Company Pillar Systems

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP, Business Systems Engineering, Company Pillar Systems in the United States.

This role is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact business systems organization that supports critical People, Legal, and Finance functions across the company. As VP, you will drive large-scale platform transformations, champion AI adoption, and shape the organization’s next phase of technical excellence. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize complex business processes and automation initiatives, while fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, enabling you to influence both the technology roadmap and operational execution. This is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the Company Pillar Systems organization, scaling platforms, processes, and AI-powered tools to support People, Legal, and Finance functions.
• Drive the adoption of generative AI capabilities and champion experimentation across business systems.
• Oversee and optimize core platforms, including ServiceNow, Workday, Workato, and company-wide AI/ML tools.
• Ensure operational excellence by establishing guardrails, standards, and best practices for system governance, automation, and data quality.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive team, cultivating a psychologically safe work environment.
• Partner with internal tech teams and business leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership in automation, AI integration, and process engineering to enhance efficiency, scalability, and user experience.

Requirements

• Extensive technical experience, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary business systems teams through scaling, transformation, and automation initiatives.
• Hands-on expertise with core platforms such as ServiceNow, Workday, and Workato; experience running Centers of Excellence is a plus.
• Strong understanding of People, Legal, and Finance business processes, with experience partnering with senior leadership in these domains.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategy, establish governance frameworks, and deliver complex, high-volume systems reliably.
• Passion for AI and generative technologies, with experience experimenting with AI/ML tools and articulating business impact.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and team development skills, with experience fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable building trusted relationships with C-level and VP-level stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive annual cash compensation range: $311,580 – $498,555 USD.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and in-office options.
• Equity participation through restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Opportunities to lead high-impact technology and AI transformation initiatives.
• Career development, mentorship, and leadership growth in a dynamic environment.
• Inclusive, psychologically safe, and collaborative team culture.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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