Head of Business Platforms (Enterprise Applications & AI)

The role

This leader will own the strategy, architecture, and evolution of enterprise business platforms across People, Finance, Procurement, and Legal. You will develop a multi-year technology strategy and lead a small global team to deliver scalable solutions using AI and automation.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy for enterprise applications, data, automation, and AI.
• Lead architecture, implementation, operations, and improvement of core applications including ERP, HRIS, and expense management.
• Drive architecture and technology decisions by challenging vendors and business requirements.
• Establish an out-of-the-box-first philosophy to minimize customization and technical debt.
• Create connected, intuitive employee experiences using AI and automation.
• Leverage native platform AI and intelligent workflows to improve business functions.
• Lead and develop a small global team using automation and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with Finance, People, Legal, and Procurement leaders to translate needs into technology solutions.
• Own platform reliability, security, compliance, vendor relationships, and technology investments.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in technology, including building or running business platforms with small teams.
• Proven experience building or transforming a business technology function.
• Ability to independently develop a technology vision and actionable roadmaps.
• Deep technical and architectural understanding of enterprise platforms including ERP, HRIS, APIs, integrations, and data architecture.
• Hands-on experience with complex enterprise technology implementations.
• Track record of delivering technology outcomes with lean teams.
• Experience applying AI, automation, and modern technology to business processes.
• Strong strategic thinking, technical curiosity, and executive communication skills.
• Experience navigating complex technology transformations and making difficult trade-offs.

Nice to have

• Experience building or scaling business technology capabilities in startups, high-growth companies, or entrepreneurial environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Workday, SAP Concur, ZIP, or comparable technologies.
• Experience designing AI-enabled enterprise architectures, agent-based workflows, or unified employee experiences.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or complex global organizations.
• Background in corporate carve-outs, technology separations, or establishing independent enterprise technology capabilities.
• A first-principles approach to technology prioritizing simplicity, standardization, automation, and long-term scalability.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing electric vehicle challenges through software-defined vehicle technology. They focus on connectivity, AI, security, and cloud solutions.