Senior Director of Information Technology
3 days ago
Senior Director of Information Technology
Troy, MI
VP of Information Technology
Location: Troy, MI (On-site)
A leading national sporting goods and outdoor retailer with 264 stores seeks a hands-on, strategically minded Senior Director of Information Technology to lead enterprise IT across its nationwide footprint, distribution operations, and expanding omnichannel business. Reporting to the CIO, this leader will play a critical role in modernizing legacy systems while maintaining stability and scalability across core platforms.
The ideal candidate brings deep iSeries (AS/400) expertise, retail systems experience, and a balanced approach to infrastructure, enterprise applications, and business alignment. This role requires a blend of technical leadership and business acumen to drive reliable, secure, and future-ready technology operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Act as a strategic partner to the CIO, aligning IT priorities with business goals.
- Develop and execute actionable IT strategies with measurable outcomes.
- Build and foster a high-performance IT culture rooted in accountability and innovation.
- Oversee all infrastructure including on-prem systems, cloud environments, and networks.
- Ensure high availability, system security, and business continuity across stores, distribution, and corporate locations.
- Lead and manage all aspects of IBM iSeries (AS/400) operations, essential to business-critical processes.
- Direct the lifecycle of ERP, POS, WMS, and custom applications supporting retail and logistics.
- Modernize legacy applications through DevOps, integrations, and process improvements.
- Champion cross-platform integration to ensure data flow and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with digital commerce and marketing teams to support platform reliability, integration, and growth.
- Provide backend system readiness for seasonal peaks, promotions, and omnichannel execution.
- Enforce cybersecurity best practices and maintain regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.).
- Lead the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Support in-store technology for 264+ retail locations, ensuring stable POS systems and tech onboarding.
- Enable supply chain visibility and performance through WMS and operational tools.
- Build and develop a highly effective IT team with strengths across infrastructure, applications, and security.
- Manage vendor relationships with a focus on performance, cost, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems and legacy platforms.
- 5-10+ years of senior IT leadership experience in a retail, distribution, or eCommerce setting.
- Must have retail experience and be onsite at the corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan
- Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise-wide systems and cross-functional initiatives.
- Deep understanding of ERP, POS, WMS, and retail infrastructure.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Prior Senior Director or VP-level IT leadership in a national retail organization.
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud environments, and data warehousing.
- Experience with customer loyalty platforms, mobile commerce, and omnichannel strategies.
Additional Information: Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship or support. We do not entertain C2C arrangements or engage with third-party intermediaries for this position.
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