Director, IT - Digital & Emerging Technology

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Director – Digital & Emerging Technology, who will lead enterprise digital platforms across Web, eCommerce, and AI-driven experiences. This role will closely partner with stakeholders across Digital, Direct-To-Consumer, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Enterprise Systems to drive the next generation of scalable, composable, and intelligent digital ecosystems.

The Director – Digital & Emerging Technology will play a critical leadership role in executing Fortune Brands Innovations’ digital and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives while delivering modern, high-performing, and customer-centric platforms. You will lead a high-performing global team responsible for delivering enterprise-scale solutions across composable commerce, DXP platforms, headless CMS, and AI-enabled technologies.

Your Path to Success:

• Define and execute the enterprise Web and Digital Platform strategy, aligned with business growth, customer engagement, and revenue objectives
• Lead adoption and scaling of composable commerce architecture, including headless Shopify and API-first ecosystems
• Drive implementation of Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) and headless CMS solutions such as Bloomreach, Optimizely, Sitecore, or similar platforms
• Champion AI-driven innovation across digital channels, including personalization, search, recommendations, and content automation
• Partner with business and technology leaders to translate digital strategy into measurable business outcomes and ROI
• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital and eCommerce initiatives across B2B and B2C platforms
• Establish best practices for scalable, secure, and high-performing web architecture, leveraging microservices and cloud-native technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CRM, PIM, OMS, Marketing, Analytics) to ensure seamless integration and data-driven experiences
• Drive platform modernization and consolidation efforts, reducing technical debt and improving operational efficiency
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership in Agile product delivery, DevOps, and POD-based operating models
• Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including GenAI, AI agents, and Ai based automation frameworks
• Manage strategic vendor partnerships and ensure optimal delivery outcomes
• Oversee budget planning, financial governance, and ensure effective utilization of resources to deliver business value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in web technologies, digital platforms, enterprise architecture, or emerging technologies, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Strong experience with Composable Commerce and Headless Architectures
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Commerce Platforms: Shopify (headless), Commerce tools, or similar
  • DXP Platforms: Bloomreach, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Cloud
  • CMS Platforms: Bloomreach CMS, Optimizely, Contentful, or other headless CMS solutions
• Deep understanding of modern web technologies including React, Next.js, Node.js, and API-first design
• Strong experience with cloud pl