Position Overview
The Executive Director of Enterprise Systems Engineering will oversee the strategic vision, development, and execution of software platforms that support core business operations such as Finance, Human Resources, and related enterprise functions. This individual leads globally distributed engineering teams responsible for building and maintaining internal platforms, automation frameworks, and AI-powered tools.
This role emphasizes driving engineering innovation through modern software practices-focusing on scalable architectures, rapid delivery, and robust quality assurance. A key responsibility includes leading the overhaul of outdated systems and moving toward agile, cloud-first solutions like Workday and proprietary applications, streamlining business operations through digital transformation.
The position also involves comprehensive oversight of financial operations, including budget planning, workforce optimization across international centers (such as those in Sri Lanka), and achieving returns on investment by leveraging a blend of in-house teams and third-party partnerships.
Ideal candidates will have a blend of technical depth, financial management experience, and global leadership capability. They must also have a demonstrated ability to deliver business value through next-gen enterprise platforms and intelligent software engineering.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
- Direct the full lifecycle of enterprise application platforms across Finance, HR, and supporting business functions including automation and AI tools.
- Promote the integration of AI into software development processes-such as code automation, predictive testing, and intelligent documentation-to boost team productivity.
- Advance the maturity of DevSecOps practices, enabling secure, automated, and continuous deployment pipelines across global teams.
- Spearhead the transition from legacy infrastructure (e.g., mainframes, AS/400) to modern, flexible cloud environments.
- Oversee the financial planning of technology platforms, ensuring efficiency in capital and operational expenditures.
- Lead workforce strategy by optimizing offshore and partner delivery models to meet global development needs efficiently.
- Govern external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet defined performance metrics, standards, and contractual obligations.
- Cultivate a high-performing, geographically distributed engineering organization through mentoring, development programs, and succession planning.
- Serve as an innovation leader, guiding the integration of AI, automation, and forward-looking technologies into the enterprise application ecosystem.
Strategic and Operational Scope
- Set and refine the vision for enterprise software engineering, emphasizing reliability, intelligent automation, and continuous observability.
- Guide large-scale ERP evolution efforts by identifying outdated systems, developing phased migration roadmaps, and implementing modern replacements.
- Architect and deliver enterprise-grade platforms, including:
- Human Capital Management tools (e.g., Workday, ADP, recruiting and workforce platforms)
- Financial systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday)
- Middleware solutions for integration (e.g., Kafka, MuleSoft, Apigee)
- Automation and AI platforms (e.g., Power Platform, Blue Prism, proprietary AI frameworks)
- Introduce AI-assisted development methodologies including predictive analytics, smart monitoring, and adaptive user experiences.
- Establish engineering excellence standards across code quality, test automation, system documentation, and deployment workflows.
- Manage architectural governance, data modeling, integration protocols, and cybersecurity alignment.
- Collaborate closely with architecture, security, data stewardship, and compliance teams to align with enterprise frameworks.
- Optimize financial planning and resource allocation across software, infrastructure, and innovation portfolios.
- Align global delivery capabilities with organizational needs, driving productivity through well-defined KPIs and structured intake processes.
- Support enterprise integration during mergers and acquisitions, harmonizing data and platform strategies across entities.