Head of Information Technology & Business Systems

Mission Fed Credit Union; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoland LLC in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a hands-on technology executive to lead IT and business systems modernization. You will architect data foundations, manage integrations, and guide the platform transition while staying connected with business leadership and acting as a practitioner.

You will oversee Salesforce, platform engineering, and vendor partnerships, driving secure, scalable solutions with measurable business value in a hybrid, full-time setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, Business Systems, Systems Integration, Software Engineering, or Data Architecture.
• 3+ years leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience leading enterprise CRM, ERP, or business systems implementations.
• Hands-on Salesforce experience including architecture, administration, integrations, or data migration.
• Track record of modernizing or replacing a proprietary or legacy platform with commercial platforms and sequencing cutovers.
• Digital marketplace/fintech/e-commerce/B2B2C experience.
• Strong expertise in APIs, integration platforms, data governance, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience managing technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to translate tech to business concepts.
• Comfortable hands-on leadership in a small company where cross-functional collaboration matters.

Responsibilities

• Own the company's business systems ecosystem, including Salesforce and future platform investments.
• Define data architecture, system-of-record ownership, and integration standards for cross-platform data sharing.
• Lead Salesforce implementation, administration, integrations, and data strategy with vetted partners.
• Lead migration from proprietary software to modern SaaS/platform-based systems with minimal disruption.
• Manage vendor contracts, renewals, and managed service providers for IT operations and support.
• Own identity and access management and partner on cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy.
• Coach a team transitioning to platform engineering and system integration, and explore automation and AI opportunities.

Skills

APIs

Integration platforms

Data governance

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/IT

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Build the Technology Foundation for the Next Generation of Our Marketplace

Autoland is a well-established, nationally recognized marketplace that connects consumers, financial institutions, and vehicles. Our history is established, but our mindset is entrepreneurial: we operate with the agility and ambition of a startup, backed by the stability and resources of a mature organization.

We are seeking a Head of Information Technology & Business Systems to lead the company's transition from internally developed applications to a modern, platform-based ecosystem. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this leader will architect the systems, integrations, and data foundations that power the future of our digital marketplace, and will stay hands-on in execution.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional infrastructure leadership position. Our day-to-day IT operations and end-user support are delivered through managed service partners, keeping this role focused on business systems, integration, data architecture, and the platform transition. You will build the foundation for our next generation marketplace platform while leading a talented engineering team through a major evolution in how technology is delivered.

What You'll Do

Systems & Architecture

• Own the company's business systems ecosystem, including Salesforce and future platform investments.
• Define the data architecture, system-of-record ownership, and integration standards that let independent platforms share data reliably.
• Lead Salesforce implementation, administration, integrations, and data strategy, managing implementation partners and ensuring delivery quality, security, adoption, and ROI.

Platform Migration

• Lead the migration from proprietary software to modern SaaS and platform-based systems, sequencing cutovers with minimal business disruption.
• Ensure historical data remains available for reporting, compliance, and analytics.

Vendor & Technology Management

• Evaluate and select platforms and vendors; negotiate and manage contracts and renewals; oversee the managed service providers responsible for IT operations and support.
• Manage the function's operating budget, including platform subscriptions, vendor contracts, and managed services spend.
• Own identity and access management, and partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure stakeholders on business continuity, audit readiness, and privacy.

Engineering Leadership

• Coach and develop a team transitioning from software development to platform engineering and systems integration.
• Evaluate automation, AI, and emerging technologies, implementing practical solutions with measurable business value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in: Information Technology, Business Systems, Systems Integration, Software Engineering, or Data Architecture.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience leading enterprise CRM, ERP, or business systems implementations.
• Hands‑on Salesforce experience including architecture, administration, integrations, or data migration.
• A track record of modernizing or replacing a proprietary or legacy platform, migrating its functions onto commercial platforms, including sequencing cutovers and managing the engineering work.
• Digital marketplace, fintech, e‑commerce, or B2B2C experience.
• Strong expertise in: APIs, integration platforms, data governance, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience managing technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical realities into plain language for the business.
• Comfortable operating hands‑on in a small company where the leader is also a practitioner, and where adaptability and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Why Join Autoland?

• Direct partnership with the CEO and a seat at the leadership table.
• Real ownership of the systems the business runs on, and the opportunity to build the data foundation for the next generation of the business.
• High‑impact role with long‑term growth opportunity.

If you are a hands‑on technology executive who enjoys building scalable systems, leading transformational change, and creating business value through modern platforms and integrations, we'd love to hear from you.

Autoland LLC

Woodland Hills, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time

Compensation: $190,000 - $205,000 per year

Actual compensation within this range will be determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law.

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