Senior Director, Enterprise IT – Business Systems

QuantumScape

Sr. Director overseeing enterprise IT strategy for QuantumScape's innovative battery technology.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $226,900 - $317,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Business Systems strategy and execution, particularly with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, and related systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive systems integration while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP S/4HANABusiness Systems LeadershipProcess EngineeringRegulatory Compliance (SOX, TISAX)Cybersecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

ERP SystemsPLMMESQMSSuccessFactorsData IntegrationContract ManagementSupplier CollaborationMaterials ManagementInventory Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTeam LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ADPWorkforceTAMData PlatformsSystems Integration

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsSupply ChainManufacturingFP&ARevenue Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute the Business Systems strategy and roadmap across ERP, procurement, PLM, MES, QMS, SuccessFactors, ADP, Workforce, contract management, systems integration, and data platforms.
Lead cross-functional programs to define requirements, create process blueprints, conduct fit-gap, design solutions, and deliver high-impact releases.
Deliver enterprise-grade capabilities across SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Ariba, PLM, MES, QMS, ADP, TAM, and SuccessFactors, with strong support for R&D, Operations, manufacturing, supply chain, SG&A and business operations.
Drive end-to-end systems integration using modern architectures and agentic AI automation to increase process intelligence, reduce cycle times, and unlock measurable ROI.
Build the Business Systems team to be future-ready, including internal staff and partner ecosystems.
Establish disciplined process engineering, SDLC, documentation, KPIs, quality gates, and automated system controls.
Lead integration frameworks across ERP, PLM, MES, Metrology, QMS, procurement, HR, legal, and data analytics.
Ensure compliance with SOX and TISAX, embedding ITGC, automated controls, segregation of duties, and secure integrations.
Co-develop with IT Infrastructure and Engineering a resilient 24x7 global support model covering on-site, remote, and off-site operations.
Mentor and coach managers and team members, fostering a culture of ownership, compassion, passion, and urgency.
Communicate effectively with executives, senior managers, vendors, partners, engineers, operators, technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage vendor and partner relationships, optimizing performance, cost, and strategic alignment.
Apply cybersecurity principles across identities, entitlements, access patterns, integrations, and vendor ecosystems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in computer science or Information Systems
15+ years in enterprise Business Systems or ERP leadership, including 10+ years leading large cross-functional teams
Strong process engineering and facilitation skills are essential, including blueprinting and complex cross-functional program leadership
Deep and recent hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, PLM, MES, QMS, SuccessFactors, and related manufacturing and R&D systems
Experience implementing and governing contract management and supplier collaboration systems
Proven history leading through ambiguity and delivering clarity and results
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Experience building or rebuilding Business Systems teams and scaling operational models
Regulatory compliance expertise including SOX and TISAX
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and structured analytical approach
Cybersecurity mindset across identity, access, integration, and data flows
Demonstrated ability to lead on-site, remote, and off-site teams
Strong, hands-on working knowledge of materials management, inventory management, procurement, supply chain, FP&A and accounting, product costing, manufacturing, MES, BoMs, revenue management, and systems integration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
annual bonus