Technology Business Strategist

Technology Business Strategist Location: Remote (Chicago)Duration: 1 year, contract to hirePay: $35-$42 an hour W2JOB DESCRIPTIONOur Retail client with over $80B in annual revenue has over 2,000 stores, across 21 US states, with over 400,000 employees. This company is a leader in sustainable retailing with a passion for delivering excellence. By driving omni channel growth, efficiency in the shopping experience and continuing to develop with new technologies; this company is growing and developing continuing success. The leadership team strives for work-life balance for all its employees, with options for overtime if desired.The Technology Business Management team provides analytic solutions and services that enable Technology Leaders to make timely data driven business and strategic decisions. The capabilities, reports, and analysis provided by the team serve as the core data, reporting, and analytic platform for the company. The Technology Business Management Strategy will help drive internal and external communications initiatives for the company. Responsibilities include serving as a storyteller by creating engaging content for communication channels, developing key communications tools and processes to support efficient and effective internal and external communications that propels the Digital Technology communications strategy, providing communications support for cross-functional initiatives and programs and assisting with communications project management.RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with Technology leaders to analyze and document functional strategies, transforming roadmaps into clear and actionable communication contentDevelop and execute Technology content, visuals, and documentation for special projects and key initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverablesGather and analyze Technology information and data, generate comprehensive reports, and deliver impactful presentationsCreate compelling presentations and publish-ready communication materials for Senior Leadership updates and department-wide consumption4Challenge existing processes and drive changes to enhance business performance and productivityManage issues, risks, quality resources, dependencies, and partners, escalating, when necessary, in a timely mannerMaintain a regular cadence of updates with Technology leaders, documenting monthly and quarterly success stories to build consistent messaging and storytelling, utilizing data insights to enhance engagementWork independently and with Technology leadership on communication asset development, incorporating data collection and analysis to improve storytelling effectivenessSupport the day-to-day activities of Technology's internal communication strategies and initiatives, ensuring data-driven storytellingIdentify opportunities for effective tools and processes, determining the most efficient methods and vehiclesBuild professional relationships and work collaboratively across functions to share knowledge and deliver results, actively soliciting feedbackSupport the implementation of Technology Business Management process improvements and standard tools to establish best practices for continued organizational growthQUALIFICATIONS4+ years of relevant work experienceBachelor's degree Communications or related fieldThrive in fast-paced environments where initiatives are fluid and require constant prioritizationHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to balance multiple tasks, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detailExceptional oral and written communication skillsStrong communicator capable of engaging with both managers and non-IT managers on strategic topicsExcellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and follow-up skillsPersuasive and diplomatic in presenting ideas and managing their implementationPossess a big-picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality by leveraging relationships and excellent communication skillsExtensive experience in creating and delivering impactful presentationsIn-depth understanding of business operations and procedures, with a focus on Technology services and financial management processesProven experience in creating high-quality content and visuals for executive-level reporting, with a strong emphasis on strategic communicationComprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile development processes and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Category Code: JN008

Created: 2025-01-24