Sr. Director, Technology Innovation

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr Director of Technology Innovation. The Sr Director of Technology Innovation will drive strategic growth through software engineering and technology innovation. With general guidance, you will evaluate, deploy, and scale enterprise technologies and drive innovation to support our solutions business transformation. The focus will be on software engineering, application development, integration, architecture, emerging technology, AI, ML and customer facing technology such as BMS and IoT. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Plymouth, MN – Hybrid, RemoteWhat You Will DoDevelop and implement technology strategies that align with the Daikin Applied Americas Digital Transformation Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and capabilities of its businessesLead the team of software engineers, application development teams, architects, integration specialists and third party SaaS platform providersManage run, grow, and transform agenda for deploying digital applications to meet business needs and ensure their high performance, uptime and reliabilityCollaborate with business facing digital teams, PMO, security, infrastructure and data team to deliver comprehensive solutionsInvest in building the DevSecOps tooling, leveraging enterprise frameworks, automation and global partners.Collaborate with business leaders and executive leadership to explore potential areas for improvement and establish strong justifications for implementing technology solutionsDrive requirements analysis and definition for existing and new demands, partnering with solutions architecture and appropriate product groupsPrioritize and manage technology innovation demands and projects, allocating resourcesLead and support major strategic technology programs to drive successful implementation and business value realization; develop business case, track progress, and report out on ROIWhat’s In It For YouMedical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much moreThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field15+ years of technology innovation experience, inclusive of technology architecture and engineering12 years of experience in a people leadership role building and motivating diverse teamsDeep understanding of emerging technology, AI, ML, and customer facing technology such as BMS and IoTFamiliarity with digital technologies, processes, and solutions for sales, marketing, and commercial functionsExperience delivering large scale digital projects from concept through delivery and operationsPrevious experience leading an organization through execution of large-scale technology innovationExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with outstanding interpersonal skillsAbility to lead multiple priorities and operate with poise and integrity in a high-profile, evolving environment Strong leadership, customer focus and analytical skills with outstanding written and oral communication skillsAbility to lead, collaborate, influence, and coordinate activities in a cross functional, team-oriented environment to deliver technology applications or technical productsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesWork visa sponsorship is not available for this positionPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fieldField CTO experienceHVAC industry knowledgeDaikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Short term and long term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceCompany provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageThe typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $162,000 - $277,000 (+ 30-35%) bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!