Senior Director- Business Technology
Mode Analytics
About the Role:
At ThoughtSpot, Business Technology (BT) is more than just IT — it’s the strategic engine that powers our infrastructure, business applications, and data-driven intelligence, all aligned to our AI-first mission.
As the BT Leader, you will oversee three critical functions that enable ThoughtSpot’s business at scale:
IT Infrastructure & Tools – Build and maintain the secure, scalable technology foundations and productivity tools that empower our global teams.
Business Systems – Manage and optimize the core enterprise applications (CRM, ERP, etc.) that power our day-to-day business operations.
Data & Analytics – Build data infrastructure and intelligence capabilities that turn raw data into actionable insights for smarter decision-making.
You will define and drive the strategic vision of an integrated, AI-first Business Technology organization. By embedding AI into every layer of our technology stack, you’ll enable automation, smarter workflows, and data-driven decision-making, while leading a high-performing team culture focused on innovation and impact.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and scale the BT organization across IT, Business Systems, and Data & Analytics.
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap focused on embedding AI into business technology to improve productivity, reliability, and agility.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Business teams to solve complex problems and deliver impactful solutions.
Build and nurture high-performing teams with a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and innovation.
Drive technical excellence, operational rigor, and process efficiency at scale.
Ensure technology solutions are aligned to business goals and support rapid growth.
What You Bring:
Proven experience leading technical teams in IT, Business Systems, or Data & Analytics in fast-growing environments.
Strong combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Passion for applying AI/ML to transform business operations and decision-making.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience integrating technology solutions to drive business impact at scale.
What makes ThoughtSpot a great place to work?
ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.
ThoughtSpot for All
Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.