Sr Director - Enterprise Applications

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™ and TiVo®.      Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.      Role Overview:
The Sr. Director of Business Applications will serve as the strategic leader for the company’s enterprise software ecosystem, overseeing NetSuite (ERP), ServiceNow (IT Service Management, IT Asset Management, HR Service Delivery, Customer Service Management), Salesforce (CRM, Marketing, Legal solutions), as well as shared services platforms like Workato (integration/automation) and Power BI (business intelligence and reporting). This role is responsible for aligning all these platforms with the company’s strategic objectives, driving digital transformation, and ensuring business processes are efficient and data-driven. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can collaborate closely with C-level executives on strategy while also possessing deep technical expertise to guide and mentor a growing, early-career team of IT professionals.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive a comprehensive enterprise application strategy encompassing ERP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, integration (Workato), and analytics (Power BI). Ensure technology investments and roadmaps for all platforms align with business goals and growth objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, communicating how IT solutions (from back-office systems to customer-facing platforms) enable business value and competitive advantage. Champion innovation by evaluating emerging technologies (e.g. AI, automation, advanced analytics) that could enhance our ERP, service management, integration, or CRM capabilities.
• Executive Collaboration and Vision: Partner with C-level and business unit leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technology initiatives. Provide thought leadership on how integrated applications and data (financial systems, service management, customer engagement, etc.) can drive new business opportunities, operational efficiencies, and improved customer and employee experiences. Balance long-term vision with actionable roadmaps, gaining buy-in from top executives and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of application managers, developers, and analysts across NetSuite, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workato, and Power BI domains. Serve not only as a leader but also as a mentor and technical coach – guiding a talented, early-career team to strengthen their skills in enterprise architecture, integration techniques, and data analytics. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and accountability. Ensure the team is equipped to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement best practices across all platforms.
• Enterprise Platform Implementation & Management: Oversee the implementation, day-to-day management, and continuous improvement of NetSuite ERP and other critical platforms including ServiceNow (ITSM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM modules), Salesforce (CRM, Marketing, Legal solutions), as well as Workato for integration workflows and Power BI for reporting. Ensure each system is configured and customized to meet business requirements and that they are effectively integrated with one another. Maintain high performance, security, and reliability across all systems, proactively addressing issues and minimizing downtime to support uninterrupted business operations.
• Enterprise Application Portfolio Management: Take ownership of the entire portfolio of enterprise applications and shared services. Regularly evaluate and optimize the use of ERP, service management, CRM, integration, and analytics tools to avoid redundancy and ensure scalability. Maintain a holistic view of how systems (NetSuite, ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc.) and integration layers (Workato) work together, making decisions on investments, upgrades, and decommissioning with an eye toward simplification, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure that Power BI and other reporting/analytics tools are effectively aggregating data from various systems to provide a single source of truth for decision-making.
• Digital Transformation: Lead digital transformation initiatives that leverage the capabilities of our enterprise platforms and integration tools. Use ServiceNow to digitize and automate I