Executive Tech Strategist & Innovation Leader

Trace3; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Training programs

Snacks and beverages

Great culture

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Trace3's Innovation team advises CxOs on the emerging technologies most relevant to business challenges and transformation strategies. The Innovation Principal is a senior, strategic individual contributor who shapes how clients envision and adopt next-generation technology.

Operating at the intersection of emerging tech and executive advisory, the Principal partners with CxOs to translate ambiguity into clear technology strategy and innovative solutions for Trace3 and its clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of broad information technology experience within hands-on tech teams.
• Senior advisor to C-level executives with executive presence and communication skills.
• Depth across one or more technology domains (security, data/AI, cloud, or tooling).
• Change management experience with enterprise-scale transformations.
• Notable thought leadership across multiple media outlets and public speaking.
• Willingness to travel as needed and ability to manage multi-year opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client executives to understand objectives, requirements, and outcomes.
• Diagnose challenges and recommend innovation strategies.
• Serve as trusted advisor on emerging technologies, trends, and adoption.
• Match vetted technologies to client needs and facilitate discussions.
• Present recommendations, risks, and implementation considerations.
• Manage engagements from discovery through delivery and collaboration with teams.
• Conduct research and technical evaluation of emerging technologies, products, vendors.
• Track engagement outcomes and business impact; refine methodologies.
• Create written content and deliver executive briefings, workshops, and advisories.
• Represent Trace3 at conferences and customer events; support market opportunities.

Skills

Executive advisory

CxO communication

Tech strategy

Emerging tech

Public speaking

Travel required

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Trace3's Innovation team advises CxOs on the emerging technologies most relevant to business challenges and transformation strategies. The Innovation Principal is a senior, strategic individual contributor who shapes how clients envision and adopt next-generation technology.

Operating at the intersection of emerging tech and executive advisory, the Principal partners with CxOs to translate ambiguity into clear technology strategy and innovative solutions for Trace3 and its clients.