Sr. Director - IT Business Alignment

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2 Locations
In-Office
152K-227K Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The Sr. Director of IT Business Alignment oversees application development, strategic technology planning, and financial management while fostering high-performing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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

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%

The hiring range for this position is $151,700 - $227,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

About Brunswick & Navico

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, and is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now!  


We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

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.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

For more information about EEO laws, - click here

Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify.

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Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: [email protected] or 866-278-6942.

All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers.  If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or [email protected].

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The Company
Mettawa, Illnois
8,686 Employees

What We Do

Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing and MerCruiser. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Engine Parts & Accessories, BLA and Land ‘N’ Sea. Our Navico Group and its industry-leading technology brands consist of Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our Boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. In addition, our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has approximately 19,000 employees operating in 27 countries. In 2022, Brunswick was named by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, both for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com

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