Business Technology Liaison (BTL) Director

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

The Role

The Business Technology Liaison (BTL), Director serves as the strategic business technology advisor for GTS - Global Technical Services, defining and guiding the alignment of technology, data, automation and business strategy to enable scalable, data-driven, and AI-powered operations that support long-term transformation.

Partnering with senior leadership across GTS - Global Technical Services, IT, and Data, the BTL shapes and executes the enterprise technology and AI roadmap, ensuring that investments and system priorities advance Pure’s strategic objectives.
This role leads the interface between business and IT—owning prioritization of technology requests, guiding execution, maintaining system integrity and data standards, and influencing governance. The BTL fosters collaboration across business functions, IT, and enterprise architecture to drive efficiency, consistency, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead the GTS - Global Technical Services technology and AI-enablement strategy, aligning initiatives and investments with enterprise objectives, architecture standards, and data governance.

• Shape the business technology and AI roadmap, guiding trade-offs between innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency while ensuring measurable business impact.

• Influence strategic technology and investment decisions, prioritizing initiatives that deliver sustainable value, support AI readiness, and enable long-term scalability.

• Serve as the principal advisor to GTS - Global Technical Services and IT leadership on solution design, data modernization, governance, and AI-driven enablement strategies.

• Build formal networks with senior leaders across business, IT, and data to drive unified technology direction and consistent decision-making.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration among business, IT, and process owners to reduce redundancy, consolidate requirements, and deliver unified, efficient, and intelligent solutions.

• Anticipate and address emerging technology, AI, and process needs, leveraging data-driven insights and automation to shape future-state design and operational readiness.

• Represent GTS - Global Technical Services and Pure Storage in enterprise technology and AI transformation forums, vendor discussions, and cross-company architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic goals.

What You Bring

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise systems, strategy, digital, or AI transformation leadership roles.

• Proven ability to influence at the executive level, shaping cross-functional priorities, governance models, and technology investment strategies.

• Recognized as a thought leader and principal advisor in connecting business strategy with technology, data, and AI enablement.

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, data governance, AI readiness, and system interdependencies across large-scale, complex organizations.

• Demonstrated success leading transformational and AI-driven initiatives that improved scalability, efficiency, and data trust.

• Experience with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, SAP, Salesforce, Reltio, and Netsuite is highly desirable.

• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara or the Raleigh office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

# LI-ONSITE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:
$148,000—$328,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.

• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!

• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [email protected] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.