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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled Technology Strategist to join our team and help us navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies, and the ability to align these technologies with our business goals. As a Technology Strategist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technology strategies that drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. You will work closely with senior leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for technological innovation and ensure that our technology investments are aligned with our strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology management, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will also be responsible for staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and for providing thought leadership on how emerging technologies can be leveraged to create competitive advantages. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a track record of driving successful technology initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement technology strategies that align with business goals.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology opportunities and challenges.
- Conduct technology assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead technology innovation initiatives and pilot projects.
- Manage technology budgets and ensure cost-effective investments.
- Develop and maintain technology roadmaps.
- Ensure technology solutions are scalable and sustainable.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of technology initiatives.
- Provide thought leadership on technology trends and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.
- Identify and mitigate technology risks.
- Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors and partners.
- Ensure compliance with relevant technology standards and regulations.
- Support the development of technology policies and procedures.
- Conduct training and workshops on new technologies.
- Prepare and present technology strategy reports to senior leadership.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop junior technology staff.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in technology management or a related role.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful technology strategies.
- Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience managing technology budgets and resources.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with technology risk management and mitigation.
- Knowledge of technology standards and regulations.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Experience with technology vendor management.
- Ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Experience with technology innovation and pilot projects.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a successful technology strategy you developed and implemented?
- How do you stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends?
- Can you provide an example of a complex technical concept you explained to a non-technical audience?
- How do you approach technology risk management?
- What is your experience with managing technology budgets?
- Can you describe a time when you led a technology innovation initiative?
- How do you ensure that technology solutions are scalable and sustainable?
- What is your experience with technology vendor management?
- How do you foster a culture of innovation within your team?
- Can you provide an example of a technology challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
- How do you develop and maintain technology roadmaps?
- What is your approach to collaborating with cross-functional teams?
- How do you ensure compliance with technology standards and regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to communicate a complex technical issue to senior leadership?
- What is your experience with technology assessments and providing recommendations for improvement?
- How do you monitor and evaluate the performance of technology initiatives?
- What is your approach to mentoring and developing junior technology staff?
- How do you handle conflicting priorities and manage your time effectively?
- Can you provide an example of a technology policy or procedure you developed?
- What is your experience with conducting training and workshops on new technologies?
