Golf Pride®, the #1 golf grip brand worldwide, is seeking a Director of IT & Digital Transformation to shape and lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy. This role is responsible for enabling business growth, operational excellence, and data‑driven decision‑making through a scalable, integrated, and secure technology ecosystem.

Reporting directly to the President and General Manager of Golf Pride, with a functional reporting line to Eaton IT, this role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership and a key liaison between Golf Pride and the broader Eaton technology organization.

This position is based at Golf Pride’s state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Pinehurst, NC. Relocation assistance is available. Estimated travel is approximately 10%.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

What you’ll do:

Enterprise Technology Strategy

• Partner with the President and senior leadership team to define and execute a multi‑year enterprise systems roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure technology applications operate as a cohesive, scalable, and sustainable ecosystem.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to system integration, cost, security, and long‑term support.

Business Partnership & Delivery

• Support functional leaders in the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of core business applications.
• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping evaluate technology trade‑offs and opportunities.

Data & Architecture Leadership

• Establish and lead an enterprise‑wide approach to data management, governance, security, and protection.
• Define and enforce data standards and best practices to improve data quality, accessibility, and analytics capabilities.

Eaton IT Coordination

• Act as the primary point of alignment between Golf Pride and Eaton IT.
• Partner closely with Eaton IT Business Relationship Management to ensure compliance with corporate standards while addressing Golf Pride‑specific business needs.
• Leverage Eaton IT platforms and capabilities where appropriate to drive efficiency and value.

Financial & Governance Oversight

• Manage the cross‑functional Golf Pride IT budget, including direct spend and Eaton IT allocations.
• Ensure technology investments are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable business value.

Innovation & Change Leadership

• Stay current on emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to branded consumer products and manufacturing.
• Champion thoughtful innovation and lead change initiatives that improve speed, scalability, and business performance.

Organization & Resources

• Report directly to the President of Golf Pride and serve on the Senior Leadership Team.
• Report functionally (dotted line) to VP of IT inside Eaton for alignment and support.
• Support from Eaton IT Business Relationship Manager to leverage Eaton where it makes sense. 
• Collaborate with Golf Pride business leaders who own their processes supported by technology.
• Begin as individual contributor, bringing Golf Pride and Eaton leaders together around one plan
• Potential to build a dedicated IT team inside Golf Pride as it makes good business sense 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT and/or digital leadership experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• MBA or master’s degree in information systems or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience across both enterprise and business‑unit environments.
• Experience in consumer products, retail, or branded manufacturing.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders within a matrixed organization.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 

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