Technology Business Strategist

Location: Remote (Chicago)

Duration: 1 year, contract to hire

Pay: $35-$42 an hour W2

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Technology leaders to analyze and document functional strategies, transforming roadmaps into clear and actionable communication content
• Develop and execute Technology content, visuals, and documentation for special projects and key initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Gather and analyze Technology information and data, generate comprehensive reports, and deliver impactful presentations
• Create compelling presentations and publish-ready communication materials for Senior Leadership updates and department-wide consumption4
• Challenge existing processes and drive changes to enhance business performance and productivity
• Manage issues, risks, quality resources, dependencies, and partners, escalating, when necessary, in a timely manner
• Maintain 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 engagement
• Work independently and with Technology leadership on communication asset development, incorporating data collection and analysis to improve storytelling effectiveness
• Support the day-to-day activities of Technology's internal communication strategies and initiatives, ensuring data-driven storytelling
• Identify opportunities for effective tools and processes, determining the most efficient methods and vehicles
• Build professional relationships and work collaboratively across functions to share knowledge and deliver results, actively soliciting feedback
• Support the implementation of Technology Business Management process improvements and standard tools to establish best practices for continued organizational growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree Communications or related field
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where initiatives are fluid and require constant prioritization
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to balance multiple tasks, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong communicator capable of engaging with both managers and non-IT managers on strategic topics
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and follow-up skills
• Persuasive and diplomatic in presenting ideas and managing their implementation
• Possess a big-picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality by leveraging relationships and excellent communication skills
• Extensive experience in creating and delivering impactful presentations
• In-depth understanding of business operations and procedures, with a focus on Technology services and financial management processes
• Proven experience in creating high-quality content and visuals for executive-level reporting, with a strong emphasis on strategic communication
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile development processes and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Category Code: JN008