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