Sr. Director - IT Business Alignment

Job Description

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

What You’ll Do

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. This role is essential for ensuring strong, frictionless IT customer engagement for the broader organization.

Responsibilities

Applications Leadership

• 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

Strategic Technology Planning

• 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

Financial & Resource Management

• 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

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and mentor high‑performing application teams with diverse technical and business skills
• Create career development pathways and succession plans within the team
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Governance

• 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required; MBA or Master's degree a plus
• 5+ years progressive IT leadership experience with at least 3 years managing application teams
• Financial Planning and Management experience

Technical Expertise

• 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

Leadership & Business Skills

• 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

Additional Details

• Office Location: Mettawa, IL or Menomonee Falls, WI
• Travel: 10-15%

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $151,700 – $227,000 annually. The base pay is based on qualifications and business context. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, long‑term incentive program, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being program, product purchase discounts, and more.

EEO Statement

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. For accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Brunswick participates in E‑Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process.

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