IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking an IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist to support regional and global IT strategic initiatives, coordinate digital transformation projects, and align IT activities with business objectives across multiple departments and international teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in IT strategy, business analysis, or IT project coordination, with strong skills in data analysis, KPI tracking, and tools like Excel and Power BI; hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in MIS, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, PLUS 2 years of IT strategy, business analysis, digital transformation, or IT project coordination.
• Experience coordinating IT strategy or digital transformation across departments.
• Experience analyzing KPIs or performance data with Excel/Power BI.
• Experience researching emerging technologies (AI, cloud, automation) with written recommendations.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders and documenting risks, issues, and outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations.
• Ability to perform technology/vendor landscape assessments and recommend platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and documentation of IT strategic plans and roadmaps.
• Analyze data to track KPIs related to IT strategy and project performance.
• Support evaluation of IT platforms and digital solutions per requirements.
• Prepare analytical summaries and recommendations for IT leadership.
• Research emerging technologies (AI, cloud, automation) for improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT strategy and digital transformation projects.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, and risk logs; support tool implementations.

Skills

IT strategy

Digital transformation

KPIs & analytics

Excel

Power BI

Project coordination

Vendor landscape assessments

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/Business/ Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IT Strategy & Innovation Specialist (TUV SUD America, Inc.; Wakefield, MA):

Support the development and execution of regional and global IT strategic initiatives. The role involves coordinating digital transformation and innovation projects, analyzing technology trends, evaluating new tools and platforms, and aligning IT activities with business objectives across multiple departments and international teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: 1. Assist in the development, refinement, and documentation of IT strategic plans and technology roadmaps aligned with regional and global corporate objectives; 2. Conduct data analysis to track and report KPIs related to IT strategy execution and project performance; 3. Support evaluation of IT platforms, tools, and digital solutions based on defined business and technical requirements; 4. Prepare analytical summaries, reports, and recommendations for IT leadership to support strategic decision-making;
• Technology Research & Innovation: 5. Research and analyze emerging technologies - including AI, cloud computing, and automation - to identify opportunities for improvement of IT services or business processes.; 6. Prepare written assessments of technological options and support feasibility evaluations, including prototype or pilot activities.; 7. Document findings and present recommendations to stakeholders to support digital innovation initiatives;
• Project Coordination & Execution: 8. Coordinate cross functional IT strategy and digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment of timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource needs; 9. Maintain project documentation including project plans, schedules, progress updates, and risk or issue logs; 10. Support the implementation of new tools or platforms by coordinating tasks among internal teams and external stakeholders;
• Cross-Functional & International Collaboration: 11. Collaborate with business units to align IT initiatives with operational priorities and requirements; 12. Coordinate with IT colleagues in other TÜV SÜD regions to support alignment of global strategy and technology standards; 13. Facilitate communication and information exchange between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding of strategic objectives;
• Communication & Reporting: 14. Prepare management-level presentations, project updates, and strategic documentation for internal leadership meetings.; 15. Support organizational efforts related to digital transformation, including training materials, stakeholder updates, or process documentation.

Based at company HQ: 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 500, Wakefield, MA 01880; Hybrid telecommuting permitted pursuant to company policy.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, PLUS 2 years of experience in IT strategy, business analysis, digital transformation, or IT project coordination roles.

Must have:

• 1. Demonstrated experience coordinating IT strategy, digital transformation, or innovation projects across multiple departments or functional areas;
• 2. Demonstrated experience analyzing KPIs or performance data related to strategic initiatives using tools such as Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI;
• 3. Demonstrated experience researching and evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and automation, and preparing written recommendations based on documented requirements and selection criteria;
• 4. Demonstrated experience supporting implementation of technology solutions by coordinating stakeholders, maintaining project plans and schedules, and documenting risks, issues, and outcomes;
• 5. Demonstrated experience preparing project documentation and management communications, including project plans, milestone tracking, status reports, and executive-level presentations;
• 6. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel, for reporting and analysis;
• 7. Demonstrated experience conducting technology and vendor landscape assessments to identify available solutions, compare options against documented requirements, and produce recommendations for platform and tool selection. (Unless otherwise indicated, the employer is seeking the ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)

Salary: $75,566.00 to $115,000.00 / year

An EOE

Work Area: Digital, IT, IT Security & Safety

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: Wakefield

Working Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time / regular