Senior Director, Center of Excellence (CoE) Systems Engineering

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
  
  

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

As the Area Vice President of the Systems Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading a brand-new organization within Pure’s Systems Engineering team. This is a high-impact position requiring an exceptional leader with the vision, strategic mindset, and executional expertise to drive excellence and alignment with the broader Sales organization.

In this role, you will act as the principal advocate for SE leadership, a transformational leader for the CoE, and a thought leader in the industry. You will maintain a strong public presence, representing Pure’s culture and values, while building a best-in-class CoE that drives innovation, operational excellence, and talent development.

Your responsibilities include forging and nurturing critical relationships between the CoE and Core SE teams, providing strategic guidance to CoE SEs, and ensuring seamless integration with the broader Sales organization. You will drive key performance metrics, foster a high-performance culture, and champion initiatives that align with organizational growth objectives.

At Pure, our culture is a key differentiator, attracting top-tier talent from diverse technology sectors. As the leader of this newly established CoE, you will embody our culture—engaging, visible, motivational, and deeply connected to the Pure SE community. You will lead from the front, inspire excellence, and create an environment where talent thrives and develops during this exciting phase of growth.

KEY ATTRIBUTES YOU BRING:

• A Customer-First Mentality: A passion for improving customer outcomes through Pure’s innovative technology and business value.
• Sales-Driven Leadership: A high-energy, competitive personality with strong empathy for Sales Executives and an ability to influence at all levels of the Sales organization.
• Strategic Visionary: Experience with strategic planning and organizational development, with a proven ability to drive large-scale change and innovation.
• Transformational Leadership: Ability to scale teams, processes, and operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Organizational Leadership and Vision

• Build and execute the long-term strategy for the Systems Engineering CoE to align with the Sales organization’s objectives.
• Design and implement a scalable organizational structure and operating model to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the CoE.
• Foster a transparent, open, and collaborative leadership culture, ensuring alignment across teams and regions.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Core SE teams, Partner organizations, and Sales leadership to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
• Work with Channel leaders to develop offerings with partners that scale Pure’s operating model.
• Actively engage with cross-functional teams to improve processes, drive innovation, and en