Sr. Director, Enterprise IT - Business Systems

QuantumScape Corporation • San Jose, CA

6d • $226,900 - $317,700 • Onsite

About The Position

QuantumScape is seeking a Sr. Director, Enterprise IT - Business Systems to build and lead the enterprise Business Systems function. This role involves owning the strategy and architecture for various platforms including ERP, procurement, PLM, HR, MES, QMS, Contract Management, CRM, and adjacent systems. The successful candidate will build and lead the team responsible for these platforms, partnering across multiple departments such as R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, legal, People and Culture, operations, Training, and engineering. Key objectives include modernizing the systems landscape, driving deep systems integration, applying AI for ROI, and designing a resilient 24x7 applications support model.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy storage, automotive, high-tech, or advanced manufacturing.
• Deep systems integration experience between ERP, PLM, MES, QMS, HR, procurement, and data platforms.
• Hands-on experience using agentic AI for workflow automation, insights, decision support, or systems orchestration.
• Exposure to MES, shop-floor execution, digital quality systems, and engineering change processes.
• Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and partner governance skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• annual bonus
• generous RSU/Equity package
• employee paid health care
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director