IT & Digital Transformation Leader- Golf Pride

Eaton Corporation•Pinehurst, NC

7d•$165,000 - $242,000•Onsite

About The Position

Golf Pride, the #1 golf grip brand worldwide, is seeking an IT & Digital Transformation Leader to shape and lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy. This role is responsible for enabling business growth, operational excellence, and data‑driven decision‑making through a scalable, integrated, and secure technology ecosystem. This position is based at Golf Pride’s state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Pinehurst, NC. Relocation assistance is available. Estimated travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of IT and/or digital transformation experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
MBA or advanced degree.
10+ years of IT leadership experience across both enterprise and business‑unit environments.
Experience in consumer products, retail, or branded manufacturing.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders within a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with the President and senior leadership team to define and execute a multi‑year enterprise systems roadmap aligned with business priorities.
Ensure technology applications operate as a cohesive, scalable, and sustainable ecosystem.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to system integration, cost, security, and long‑term support.
Support functional leaders in the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of core business applications.
Provide oversight and guidance to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping evaluate technology trade‑offs and opportunities.
Establish and lead an enterprise‑wide approach to data management, governance, security, and protection.
Define and enforce data standards and best practices to improve data quality, accessibility, and analytics capabilities.
Act as the primary point of alignment between Golf Pride and Eaton IT.
Partner closely with Eaton IT Business Relationship Management to ensure compliance with corporate standards while addressing Golf Pride‑specific business needs.
Leverage Eaton IT platforms and capabilities where appropriate to drive efficiency and value.
Manage the cross‑functional Golf Pride IT budget, including direct spend and Eaton IT allocations.
Ensure technology investments are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable business value.
Stay current on emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to branded consumer products and manufacturing.
Champion thoughtful innovation and lead change initiatives that improve speed, scalability, and business performance.
Report directly to the President of Golf Pride and serve on the Senior Leadership Team.
Report functionally (dotted line) to VP of IT inside Eaton for alignment and support.
Support from Eaton IT Business Relationship Manager to leverage Eaton where it makes sense.
Collaborate with Golf Pride business leaders who own their processes supported by technology.
Begin as individual contributor, bringing Golf Pride and Eaton leaders together around one plan.
Potential to build a dedicated IT team inside Golf Pride as it makes good business sense.