Director IT Digital Development

Director IT Digital Development Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Salaried Company - Division: Do it Best - IT Reports to: VP of IT & CIO Travel: TBD About the Role: The Director of Digital Development plays a critical role in leveraging data and technology to drive business value and enhance digital capabilities. This position champions digital transformation by fostering a data-driven culture, optimizing digital products, and ensuring seamless integration of modern technologies. The Director collaborates with business leaders and development teams to align digital initiatives with strategic objectives, improve decision-making through data insights, and enhance customer experiences through innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate seamless collaboration between business teams, stakeholders, and IT to develop and implement technology solutions that enhance user experience, drive revenue growth, and optimize operational efficiency.

Oversee digital product development initiatives, ensuring rapid iteration and continuous improvement.

Lead efforts to leverage data, AI, cloud-native solutions and automation to drive innovation and business value.

Manage and mentor Development Managers, Product Owners, and cross-functional Agile teams.

Collaborate with business units to align digital initiatives with customer needs and strategic objectives.

Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure the success of digital innovation projects.

Develop and manage roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives, tracking progress and impact.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, digital product development, and IT leadership.

Retail and ecommerce experience highly preferred

Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Expertise in modern technology trends, AI, cloud platforms, DevOps, and digital transformation frameworks.

Proven ability to drive innovation and manage complex technology initiatives

Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Benefits available to you:

Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid time off to foster work/life balance

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Education reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

About Do it Best: We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams. Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams