Director of Business Intelligence and Information Technology

Description:

About Us
We operate three leading brands in the marine industry: Elite Marine, Southern Marine Supply, and Spot Zero. Elite Marine specializes in the installation and maintenance of marine air conditioning systems. Southern Marine Supply is a premier wholesale and retail supplier, and Spot Zero delivers innovative water purification systems that enhance water quality for yachts. Together, we provide industry-leading products and services, driving excellence across the marine sector and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment for our team.

The Director of Business Intelligence & Information Technology is responsible for developing and maintaining business intelligence (BI) solutions with a specific focus on labor utilization, sales analytics, and business performance. This position requires expertise in data visualization, dashboard creation, and analysis, leveraging platforms like Power BI, Blue Folder, and Paylocity. The Business Intelligence & IT Manager will collaborate with various departments to provide insights into labor efficiency, sales performance, and overall business operations while offering IT support related to data analysis, dashboard management, and technology infrastructure.

Location: Onsite - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

NO Hybrid or Remote options available.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including network administration, data management, and system support.
• Design, develop, and maintain data lakes and data warehouse solutions to support advanced analytics and reporting.
• Lead the implementation, optimization, and administration of Power BI dashboards, reports, and datasets.
• Create and manage API connections between internal systems and third-party applications to ensure seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with business units to identify data needs and deliver intelligence solutions that support strategic decision-making.
• Implement best practices in cloud services, network security, and system monitoring.
• Develop and implement IT policies, best practices, and security protocols to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement of hardware, software, and services.
• Maintain and monitor servers, networks, and cloud-based platforms to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
• Administer enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, and communication systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, or Google Workspace).
• Manage system upgrades, migrations, and implementation projects from planning through execution.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to staff for hardware, software, and network issues.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT management, data analytics, or business intelligence roles.
• Proven experience with data lake architecture, ETL design, and Power BI development.
• Hands-on experience managing API integrations and data pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of network management, system infrastructure, and cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, APIs, DAX, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems like Blue Folder, Xero, and Cin 7.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data governance frameworks.

Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a full-time, in-office position | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Pre-Employment Conditions:

• Background screening
• Drug screening

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Profit Sharing – an opportunity to share in the success and growth of the company
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – company pays 100% of employee-only premiums
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays and PTO

EEO Statement: Elite Marine, Southern Marine Supply, Spot Zero is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Elite Marine, Southern Marine Supply, and Spot Zero is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion and passing of the compliance process.