Sr. Director - IT Business Alignment

Brunswick Boat Group•Menomonee Falls, WI

18h

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 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. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 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 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 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 Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

IT Business Alignment
Demand Management
Technology Roadmap Development and Implementation for the Navico Group division
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 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
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