Senior Director – IT Business Alignment

Role Overview

• 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)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts