IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist

TÜV SÜD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America is seeking an IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist to guide the IT Department's strategic direction and foster digital innovation. This role involves project coordination, business alignment, and technology scouting to enhance IT capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in IT strategy, business analysis, or digital transformation.
• Exposure to AI, cloud platforms, or automation tools is essential.
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks like Design Thinking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to IT strategy and develop digital innovation roadmaps.
• Coordinate strategic IT projects and document plans.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

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Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 25,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, TÜV SÜD America has prioritized creating a safer future by protecting people, property, and the environment from technology-related risks. We drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization.

Position Summary:

TÜV SÜD America seeks a highly motivated and forward-thinking IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist to support the strategic direction and digital innovation of the IT Department. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of IT and focuses on coordinating IT strategy initiatives, identifying emerging technologies, and fostering innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong project coordination skills, a passion for technology and strategy, and the ability to connect business needs with IT capabilities in a global context.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision & Planning: Contribute to the development and refinement of the IT strategy aligned with regional and global goals. Assist in creating strategic roadmaps for digital innovation and technology adoption. Develop and track KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives. Support the evaluation and selection of new tools and platforms in line with business needs.
• Innovation and Technology Scouting: Monitor industry trends such as AI, cloud computing, automation, and emerging enterprise technologies. Identify and recommend innovative solutions to enhance IT capabilities and business performance. Support prototyping of new digital concepts to validate feasibility and business value.
• Project Coordination & Implementation: Coordinate strategic IT projects, working with stakeholders across departments and regions. Document project plans, timelines, and deliverables; ensure alignment with organizational goals. Track progress and support risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional & International Collaboration: Act as a liaison between IT and business units to ensure IT strategy reflects business priorities. Engage with colleagues across TÜV SÜD regions, especially in Germany, to align global strategies and share innovation practices. Facilitate knowledge exchange between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communication & Change Enablement: Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations. Support organizational change efforts related to digital transformation. Promote a culture of continuous innovation and strategic awareness within the IT department.

Qualifications/Qualifikationen:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 3 years of experience in IT strategy, business analysis, or digital transformation roles. Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI, cloud platforms, or automation tools. Experience coordinating strategic initiatives or cross-functional projects. Familiarity with innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong strategic and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and documentation skills. High organizational and project coordination capabilities. Ability to understand and explain complex technical topics in business terms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel); experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus. Fluency in English; German skills are a strong plus.

Additional Information:

Core competencies include Communication, Collaboration, Customer Orientation, and Self-Management, aligned with TÜV SÜD values and culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TÜV SÜD America is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories.