Director Front-End Technology I - Carlsbad, California, United States of America

Where Performance Meets Purpose · Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance ...

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Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a Director of Front-end technology to lead digital technology

initiatives. Do you love golf and digital technology?  If yes, this exciting role is located in our Carlsbad CA office. This role will drive innovation for industry leading digital golf technology across our iconic brands building end to end solutions across digital platforms.   for iconic golf brands within the Acushnet Company.  This role will drive innovation for industry leading digital golf technology across our iconic brands building end to end solutions across digital platforms.  This role will oversee the full lifecycle of various front-end digital applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and exceptional user experiences. Responsibilities include driving architecture and platform strategy, integrating with enterprise systems, managing vendor relationships, and leading a high-performing development team. Take a leadership role in communicating project progress and engage a broad range of stakeholders across the organization to secure alignment. This role will also define KPIs, ensure operational excellence, and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance scalability, performance, and customer engagement.  Deep knowledge across all the core pillars of digital disciplines, technology infrastructure, user experience, API's, supply chain, end to end processes. Be a thought leader and valued technology partner, delivering engaging and innovative tools and experiences for our consumers globally. 

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years in application development and software engineering.

• Expertise in progressive web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), cloud-native architectures (iOS, Android), and software development methodologies.

• Strong client focus and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Business acumen with ability to align technical solutions to strategic goals.

• Proficient in API integration and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Experience in enterprise platform evaluation, selection, and negotiation.

• Skilled in digital service delivery and balancing operational support with project timelines.

• Knowledge of IT governance, business case development, and risk management.

• Expert in systems analysis and development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).

• Familiarity with forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning for IT strategy.

• Travel Up to one week per month or as needed.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. 

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $170,939.00-$221,751.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

Interview Preparation Questions

• Can you describe a time when you led the development of a consumer-facing digital platform that required integration with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Order Management)? How did you ensure the solution aligned with both technical standards and business objectives?

• How do you evaluate and incorporate emerging front-end technologies to enhance user experience and platform scalability? Can you share an example where this approach led to measurable improvements in performance or customer engagement?

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

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