About the position
As the VP of Business Systems & AI Transformation, you will be the architect of Apollo’s next-generation infrastructure, ensuring our core business processes, data systems, and enterprise applications are seamlessly integrated, AI-powered, and optimized for scale. This role reports directly to the CEO, giving you the opportunity to shape the company’s AI strategy at the highest level.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI-native business systems that increase productivity, automate workflows, and drive efficiency across all departments.
- Architect a fully integrated, AI-powered business ecosystem, ensuring seamless connectivity between CRM, Data Warehouse, HRIS, CPQ/SKUs/Pricebook/Contract, Finance Planning, and more.
- Streamline critical business operations, eliminating inefficiencies and improving cross-functional execution.
- Identify opportunities for AI-powered transformation, embedding automation into day-to-day business processes.
- Drive consensus across opinionated VPs and senior leadership to execute large-scale initiatives effectively.
- Be hands-on—dive deep into Salesforce, Workday, ERP systems, and write AI-driven prompts if needed.
- Ensure Apollo’s systems scale efficiently, remain secure and compliant, and are future-proofed for long-term growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years leading Business Systems, IT, or Enterprise Architecture at a high-growth tech company.
- Proven experience implementing AI-driven automation in business operations.
- Expertise in Salesforce, Workday, CPQ, ERP, Finance/HR systems, and enterprise data architecture.
- Track record of driving cross-functional transformation and aligning senior leadership on execution.
- Hands-on technical ability—can dive into systems, automate workflows, and drive implementation.
Nice-to-haves
- Founder’s Mindset: Scrappy, innovative, and resourceful—constantly pushing for first-principles solutions.
- AI & Automation Visionary: You don’t just optimize systems—you reimagine how work gets done using AI.
- Strategic Influencer: You can align and drive consensus across senior leaders and highly opinionated stakeholders.
- Business-Driven Technologist: You start with the 'jobs to be done' and architect solutions that drive measurable impact.
- High-EQ Leader: Strong-willed but emotionally intelligent, able to navigate cross-functional alignment at scale.
Benefits
- Work directly with the CEO to shape Apollo’s AI transformation strategy.
- Build from the ground up—this is an opportunity to create and execute a vision, not just optimize existing systems.
- Massive impact & visibility—your work will directly affect every Apollo employee and how we operate as a business.
- Fast-moving, high-ownership culture—we take extreme ownership, move with urgency, and embrace innovation.
