Reporting directly to the VP, Navico Divisional CIO, the Business Alignment Leader has accountability for IT Business Alignment, Demand Management, Technology Roadmap Development and Implementation for the Navico Group division
Direct all application development, maintenance, and partner with application support across the division's technology portfolio
Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, supply chain, financial systems, and custom business applications
Drive technical debt reduction and modernization initiatives
Lead vendor relationships for licensed applications and development partnerships
Partner with divisional business leaders to align application strategy with business objectives
Develop technology roadmaps that support division growth and enterprise alignment
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments in AI/ML, automation, cloud, and digital transformation
Contribute to enterprise technology standards and architecture decisions
Manage divisional applications budget
capital and operational
Develop business cases and ROI analysis for major technology investments
Optimize total cost of ownership across the application portfolio
Build and mentor high-performing applications teams with diverse technical and business skills
Create career development pathways and succession plans within the team
Foster culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence
Collaborate with enterprise IT on standards, shared services, and integration requirements
Partner with information security, infrastructure, and data teams on holistic solutions
Represent division in enterprise-wide technology initiatives and portfolio reviews
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders at all levels
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required
5+ years progressive IT leadership experience
At least 3 years managing application teams
Deep understanding of enterprise application architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid)
Familiarity with major enterprise platforms (Oracle, Salesforce, MS Dynamics, etc.)
Understanding of emerging technologies: AI/ML, RPA, low-code/no-code, APIs
Experience with digital transformation and legacy system modernization
Proven ability to translate business needs into technology solutions
Executive presence with excellent communication skills for C-suite and board-level audiences
Experience leading large-scale, complex technology programs ($1M+ budgets)
Demonstrated change management and organizational transformation capabilities
Strategic thinking with ability to balance short-term delivery and long-term vision
Tech Stack
Cloud
ERP
Oracle
RPA
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)