Sr. Director of Business Applications

Location: Sunnyvale, California (Hybrid 3-days a week in office)

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running. 

Our Team's Vision:

Our IT team is a key contributor at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with teams across the organization to drive business value. We encourage our team members to be innovators, actively seek solutions, and meet challenges head-on.

From end-user support to pioneering IT solutions and business applications, we continuously advance our capabilities. As a leader in Zero Trust Segmentation—protecting organizations from cyber threats like ransomware—Illumio recognizes the critical role of robust IT infrastructure. Our IT team is a vital and esteemed strategic partner throughout the company. 

Your Impact: 

• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects dedicated to managing Illumio’s Enterprise Applications portfolio.
• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for business applications to  support company growth.
• Communicate frequent updates to business leaders and deliver executive-level presentations on project progress, system improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage business expectations and prioritize resource allocation in alignment with company focus areas.
• Own and maintain relationships with key vendors, including Salesforce,NetSuite, Coupa, and Workday.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the vision and implementation of core business systems.
• Drive discussions to optimize CRM, ERP, HRIS, and integration processes.Ensure business applications meet security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Oversee application controls to maintain strict least-access principles.Develop a long-term strategy for application rationalization and consolidation.
• Partner with technology peers to ensure high availability and scalability of critical systems.
• Continuously assess current applications and processes to support future growth and operational excellence.
• Establish and manage project roadmaps in collaboration with business stakeholders

Your Toolkit:

• 12+ years of experience in IT/Business roles managing technology andteams that empower business functions.

• 7+ years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of mentoringand developing high-performing teams.

• Strong understanding of functional and technical best practices related to key business processes, including Hire to Retire, Procure to Pay, Lead to Order, and Order to Cash.

• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and defining the vision for enterprise applications.

• Ability to effectively communicate with Executives, business stakeholders, and technology partners.

• Deep expertise in SaaS applications such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Coupa, and Workday.

• Proven experience in IT strategy, system development, and enterprise application deployment.

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices for cloud-based solutions.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to design scalable solutions that support business growth.

• Knowledge of security, compliance, data governance, and automation best practices.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and the ability to guide developers and architects in selecting optimal cloud solutions.
  
  

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