Dave Thomas

About Dave Thomas

Strategic and diverse leader using comprehensive understanding of technology, relationships, and people management to solve complex business and technology problems. Proven success supporting organizations such as AstraZeneca, PwC, Stryker, The Carlisle Group, Pfizer, Aetna, and Qlik. Accomplished leader with experience in business systems and operations in Digital/IT, Finance, Legal, HR and quote-to-cash processes. Demonstrated ability to lead individuals and high-profile projects in a flexible team environment while successfully implementing strategic change management and continuous improvement. Areas of expertise include business process reengineering, building high performing teams, stakeholder mobilization and engagement, data-driven decision making, financials and vendor management, program management, organizational effectiveness and driving collaboration among senior leaders and the C-suite. Core Competencies: Technology | AI Strategy | Strategic Planning & Vision | Enterprise Applications | Global IT & Business Operations | Cross-functional Collaboration | Complex Software Implementations | Stakeholder Management | Senior Leadership Alignment | Organizational Change Management | Digital Transformation | Corporate & Functional Integration | Continuous Process Improvement | SDLC | Risk Management | Product Roadmap | Agile | Strong analytical and organizational skills | Adaptability | P&L/Budget Management | Resource & Cost Optimization | Customer Focused | Collaborative Leadership Style Software Expertise: Microsoft Suite | Google Suite | Workday | Coupa | Jira | Confluence | SmartsheetsCertifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)| Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)| Certified Scrum Master (CSM®)

Experience

1. Senior Director, Enterprise Business Systems

   Emburse

   Oct 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Delivering reliable, scalable, and insight-driven business systems that enable seamless business execution.

Education

• University of Richmond

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Training
• Strategy
• Sales Strategy
• Sales Effectiveness
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Project Management
• Sales Skills Training
• Change Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling
• Strategic Communications
• Customer Relations
• Product Launch
• Siebel-Based Crm
• Team Leadership
• Consulting
• Crm
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Selling Skills
• Business Development
• Program Management
• Market Analysis