Vice President, Enterprise Systems

Company Description

Nearmap is the Australian-founded, global tech pioneer innovating the location intelligence game. Customers rely on Nearmap for consistent, reliable, high-resolution imagery, insights, and answers to create meaningful change in the world and propel industries forward. Harnessing its own patented camera systems, imagery capture, AI, geospatial tools, and advanced SaaS platforms, Nearmap stands as the definitive source of truth that shapes the livable world.

Job Description

The Vice President, Enterprise Systems will lead the strategy, governance, implementation, integration, evolution and optimization efforts in relation to a wide suite of commercial enterprise platforms that power Nearmap's growth. The role will be responsible for achieving best-practices outcomes across a wide range of systems including multiple CRM instances (Salesforce), ERP (NetSuite), CPQ/CLM (Conga), CSM (Gainsight), Microsoft 365 as well as a multitude of other enterprise applications, tools and add-ons, ensuring they are designed, implemented, integrated and managed to enable efficiency, scalability, and innovation. This role will also oversee physical IT infrastructure across our global offices.

The VP Enterprise Systems will manage a distributed global team spanning US, Australia and Poland, with functions including but not limited to enterprise architecture, enterprise systems engineering, cyber security, and IT. The role will partner closely with senior business and technology leaders to drive transformation and deliver world-class enterprise systems. Externally, the role will leverage 3rd party vendors on an as-needed basis to accomplish key outcomes.

As a Private Equity-owned company with an active acquisition strategy, this role requires significant experience in M&A systems integration, harmonizing disparate technology stacks, and rapidly onboarding acquired entities onto standardized platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise systems strategy aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
• Build and mature a best-practices Enterprise Systems organization capable of supporting rapid growth and M&A activity
• Define technology standards, governance frameworks, and architectural principles for enterprise systems
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that drive operational excellence and competitive advantage

Enterprise Application (SaaS) Ownership

• Own the full lifecycle of enterprise systems across Go-To-Market (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), Finance, HR, and Operations functions
• Oversee major platforms including but not limited to Salesforce, NetSuite, Conga, Gainsight, Microsoft 365, and associated ecosystems
• Manage traditional IT infrastructure including networking, endpoint computing, and office technology across global locations
• Ensure systems reliability, security, scalability, and compliance across all regions

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team across USA, Australia, and Poland
• Foster collaboration across time zones and cultures while maintaining operational excellence
• Develop talent and succession planning for critical enterprise systems roles

M&A Integration & Scaling 

• Lead enterprise systems due diligence, integration planning, and integration execution for acquisitions.
• Develop repeatable playbooks for rapid system integration and data migration.
• Harmonize technology stacks across acquired entities while maintaining business continuity.
• Drive platform consolidation and rationalization efforts post-acquisition.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and monitor KPIs that include but are not limited to system performance, security, adoption, cost efficiency, user satisfaction and senior stakeholder satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and innovation
• Ensure robust cybersecurity posture and regulatory compliance (SOC2, GDPR, etc.)
• Manage enterprise systems budget and demonstrate value delivery
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and optimize third-party spend
• Evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities within enterprise platforms to enhance automation, insights, and decision-making

Business Partnership

• Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite executives on technology strategy and digital transformation
• Partner with senior cross-functional leaders and stakeholders to prioritize investments, define agreed roadmaps / plans and drive measurable ROI
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value and outcomes
• Champion change management and user adoption initiatives

Security, Risk and Compliance 

• Implement and evolve state-of-the-art security standards, processes and best practices including but not limited to identity and access management (SSO/MFA/JIT), least privilege, device posture checks, data loss prevention, and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with relevant controls, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR/APPs), and vendor risk management.
• Lead vulnerability and incident response processes for enterprise apps.

Vendor, Budget & Portfolio Management

• Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, renewals, and enterprise licensing
• Build the enterprise systems portfolio view (total cost of ownership, utilization, risk, business value) and drive rationalization/standardization
• Own the Opex/Capex budget, forecast, and cost‑to‑serve metrics; deliver year‑over‑year productivity gains

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years leading Enterprise Systems/Corporate IT/Business Apps in tech‑centric or SaaS environments; success operating in global, high‑growth companies.
• Demonstrated ownership of Salesforce, NetSuite, Conga (CPQ/CLM), Gainsight, Microsoft 365, and adjacent ecosystems.
• Hands‑on leadership of multi‑region teams and third‑party partners; strong program management and stakeholder influence.
• Proven record executing M&A systems integration (due diligence through post‑close), including data migration and platform rationalization.
• Deep familiarity with ITIL/SDLC, change management, identity and security fundamentals, and enterprise data governance.

Skills

• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with near-term execution. 
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and influence outcomes. 
• Data-driven mindset with experience defining KPIs, measuring adoption, and demonstrating ROI. 
• Skilled at leading change in dynamic, high-growth, global environments. 
• Deep technical knowledge/skills in relevant areas
• Fluency in leveraging AI-enabled enterprise platforms and automation tools to drive insights, efficiency, and adoption

Personal Attributes

• Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative global company environment. 
• Collaborative leader who inspires teams and drives accountability across geographies. 
• Pragmatic problem solver who embraces complexity and simplifies it into actionable plans. 
• Customer-focused mindset, ensuring enterprise systems deliver value to both internal and external stakeholders. 

Tertiary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field required. 
• MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• Relevant certifications (Salesforce Admin/Architect, NetSuite Administrator, ITIL, PMP/Prince2, Security+ or equivalent, etc) will be highly regarded. 

Additional Information

Some of our benefits

Nearmap takes a holistic approach to our employees’ emotional, physical and financial wellness. Some of our current benefits include:

• Quarterly wellbeing day off - Four additional days off a year as your "YOU" days
• Company-sponsored volunteering days to give back.
• Generous parental leave policies for growing families.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous growth.
• Discounted Health Insurance plans.
• Monthly technology allowance.
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Hybrid flexibility
• A Nearmap subscription (naturally!).

Working At Nearmap

We move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.

• If you can see yourself working at Nearmap and feel you have the right level of experience, we invite you to get in touch.
• Watch some of our videos and find out more about what a day in the life at Nearmap looks like.

https://youtu.be/WSMYfAEdAe4

https://youtu.be/ZEGdSLWdrH0

https://youtu.be/JuHBJk2uuD8

https://youtu.be/8mSSG6uICW0

• To hear an interview with Brett Tully, Director of AI Output Systems on the Super Data Science podcast, click this link: https://www.superdatascience.com/533
• Mapscaping podcast: https://mapscaping.com/blogs/the-mapscaping-podcast/collecting-and-processing-aerial-imagery-at-scale

Read the product documentation for Nearmap AI:https://docs.nearmap.com/display/ND/NEARMAP+AI

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