Director, Business Enablement
Foster City, CA
Information Technology – IT Program Management /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Zoox is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Business Enablement to lead the optimization and scaling of our core business functions in support of the company’s rapid growth. Acting as a key liaison between technology teams and operational units including Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, IT, and Marketing, this leader will drive the design and implementation of scalable, end-to-end business processes. The ideal candidate combines hands-on leadership with a strong strategic vision, ensuring that foundational processes not only meet current business needs but are built to support long-term growth without costly overhauls.
In This Role, You Will:
- Design and implement scalable, end-to-end business processes across core functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, IT, and Marketing.
- Partner closely with both technical and operational teams to ensure business processes are aligned with technology solutions and enterprise strategy.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization, and operational readiness in support of Zoox’s rapid growth and evolving needs.
- Anticipate and mitigate scalability challenges by architecting solutions that reduce future rework, reimplementation, or technical debt.
- Drive stakeholder alignment and adoption of new processes, ensuring organizational readiness and change management support across all impacted teams.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in finance and business operations, process design, or enterprise transformation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, end-to-end business processes across multiple functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, and IT.
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, HCM, procurement, and workflow tools) and how they integrate with business processes.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience aligning diverse teams around shared goals and managing change at scale.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability, capable of balancing long-term planning with immediate operational needs in a high-growth environment.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth or pre-IPO tech environment, particularly within complex or regulated industries like automotive, robotics, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with business architecture frameworks or methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, BPMN, TOGAF) to formalize and optimize processes.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise systems like Workday, SAP, Coupa, or ServiceNow, especially in the context of process automation or system integration.
- Background in change management or organizational design, with a track record of driving adoption for new systems or processes.
- Strong data orientation, including comfort with process KPIs, dashboards, or basic analytics, to inform process improvements and measure impact.
$300,000 - $361,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
