AI-Driven IT & Data Solutions Director

Republic Airways Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. in Carmel, Indiana, is seeking a senior IT leader reporting to the CIO to drive strategy and execution across software engineering, architecture, QA, and lifecycle management in a transformation program.

The role emphasizes delivering complex portfolios, securing reliable, cost-effective solutions, and elevating IT to a true business partner while leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to turn data into insights and actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years leading enterprise IT and critical platforms.
• 5+ years in regulated environments (aviation/transport).
• Experience managing managers and coaching talent.
• Hands-on background in architecture, software engineering, QA, data/BI.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical capabilities to stakeholders.
• Deliver and curate complex IT portfolios.
• Lead system lifecycle across the SDLC.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Balance speed, scope, and business value.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field

5+ years as enterprise-wide IT leader

5+ years IT leadership in regulated environments

Hands-on experience in architecture / software engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

QA leadership

Job description

Republic Airways Inc. in Carmel, Indiana, is seeking a senior IT leader reporting to the CIO to drive strategy and execution across software engineering, architecture, QA, and lifecycle management in a transformation program.

The role emphasizes delivering complex portfolios, securing reliable, cost-effective solutions, and elevating IT to a true business partner while leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to turn data into insights and actions.