Director Business Systems
Platform Science
About the role
Director Business Systems
San Diego, CA/ remote Pacific Time Zone
At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.
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.
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.
We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.
About the Role
Title: Director, Business SystemsDepartment: Business SystemsReports To: VP of ITLocation: Pacific Time Zone
Position Overview
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.
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.
This role combines deep technical execution with executive influence.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Leadership & Architecture
Serve as primary SME and strategic owner for NetSuite (ERP) and Salesforce (CRM)
Architect scalable solutions across the Lead-to-Cash lifecycle
Define platform standards, governance, and integration design patterns
Translate business needs into technical roadmaps
Balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability
Team Management & Development
Lead a global team across NA, LATAM, and EU
Set performance expectations and coaching plans
Build a high-accountability, collaborative culture
Partner with HR and IT leadership on hiring and team scaling
Implementations & Integrations
Lead end-to-end implementations and enhancements
Manage integrations (Boomi, Snowflake, Zoom, TalkDesk, etc.)
Oversee data migration, testing, and deployment
Drive change management and adoption
Process Optimization
Improve workflows across Finance, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, and PLM
Lead business analysis and future-state design
Ensure audit readiness and compliance
Build reporting and analytics for leadership insights
Operations & Support
Own system health, releases, and user administration
Resolve complex system issues
Manage vendors and licensing
Maintain roadmap and backlog prioritization
Required Qualifications
Experience
7+ years in Business Systems or IT
Deep expertise in NetSuite or Salesforce (experience with b