Head of Data and Information Systems
Team8
Description
About Port
At Port.io, we are building an open and flexible Agentic Engineering Platform for modern engineering organizations. Following our recent $100M Series C funding round, we are in a rapid hypergrowth phase with strong enterprise momentum.
We act as the central nervous system for engineering, enabling platform teams to unify their stack and expose it as a governed layer through golden paths for developers and AI agents. By combining rich engineering context, workflows, and actions, we help organizations transition from manual processes to autonomous, AI-assisted engineering workflows while maintaining control and accountability. As a product-led company, we believe in building world-class platforms that fundamentally shape how modern engineering organizations operate.
About Your Day-to-Day:
As the Head of Data & Information Systems, you will play a meaningful role in shaping how Port operates and scales.
You will own Port’s internal systems ecosystem end-to-end — including ERP, CRM, BI, financial systems, HR systems, and integrations – ensuring data accuracy, operational reliability, and cross-functional alignment.
You will work closely with Finance, Revenue, HR, Product, and Leadership to transform fragmented processes into a structured, automated, and scalable information infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Systems Ownership: Define and execute Port’s comprehensive Information Systems strategy, encompassing ERP, CRM, BI, and all critical business applications.
- System Architecture & Optimization: Lead the architecture, implementation, and continuous optimization of core platforms, including Salesforce, NetSuite, HiBob, and various BI tools.
- Data & Process Automation: Transform fragmented, manual business workflows into structured, automated, and scalable processes.
- Data Governance & Accuracy: Establish robust data governance standards, enforce data accuracy, and ensure consistent KPI alignment across all departments.
- Cross-Functional Partnership:
- Finance: Collaborate on maintaining ERP integrity and accurate financial reporting.
- GTM Teams: Partner on CRM structure, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and improving pipeline visibility.
- HR: Work on people systems, supporting accurate headcount tracking, and managing organizational data.
- Execution and Scalability: Drive high-quality execution, effectively balancing speed, control, and long-term scalability.
- Management & Budget: Oversee system budgets, tool selection, and vendor relationships.
- Team Leadership: Build and mentor a dedicated Information Systems/BI team over time.
How Success Will Look Like:
Success in this role involves bringing structure, clarity, and dependability to Port’s internal systems. In the first few months, you are expected to: Take full ownership of CRM, BI, Data, later ERP, and more core business systems; Map current processes and identify inefficiencies or gaps in integration; Improve data accuracy and reporting consistency across Finance and Revenue; Reduce manual tasks through automation and enhanced system setup; Deliver executive dashboards with clear KPI alignment; Establish governance standards for data ownership and system modifications; and Build strong, trust-based relationships with cross-functional leaders.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in leading Information Systems, BI, ERP, or Business Applications roles
- Proven hands-on experience managing ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
- Strong experience with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)
- Experience building and maintaining BI infrastructure (Looker / Tableau / Power BI or similar)
- Strong SQL and understanding of data modeling
- Experience managing cross-system integrations and automation tools
- Experience in high-growth SaaS companies
- Experience leading projects across Finance, Revenue, and HR
- Experience building or managing small teams — advantage
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment
Personal Attributes & Mindset
- High ownership mentality — you take responsibility and follow through
- Structured thinker with strong process orientation
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating clarity
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Clear communicator — both technical and business-facing
- Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline
- Cares deeply about operational excellence and long-term scalability