We are currently working with a multibillion-dollar international logistics company committed to digitally transforming their business. They have created a new position for a Digital Strategy Lead to ideate and manage large scale, complex, multi-year internal technology initiatives from strategy through execution to drive value for the firm.
Responsibilities include:
Engage stakeholders and leaders across the enterprise to work closely with them to understand the digital requirements of the business at group-, functional- and regional-level
Look externally to the market to determine best practices and areas for improvement
Lead the definition of the Digital strategy, connecting the dots between local ideas and initiatives and the enterprise-wide opportunity to ensure prioritization is aligned globally
Ensure digital strategy is linked with group strategy and transformation agenda
Lead the identification, ideation, iteration and prioritization of key strategic digital initiatives – creating the case for change as a part of wider strategic aspirations, aligned to the value drivers of the organization.
Work with Product Managers to ensure their strategic plans are linked to the wider digital strategy
Make decisions re go/no-go and prioritization of work and budget, ensuring alignment to digital strategy, business needs and overall business strategy
Manage the Digital strategy planning process - 3 Year Planning Process, Strategy Reviews, Board preparation materials and related Executive Leadership Team (ELT) sessions
Requirements and Personal Qualifications:
Experience of managing a portfolio of programs and initiatives.
Consulting experience, preferably at one of the ‘big 4’ and preferably technology related
Completing market assessments, needs definitions, value propositions and business cases.
Creating and delivering solutions and a portfolio of initiatives from identification of business need to implementation and benefits realization
New product development experience
Experience of managing a portfolio of programs and initiatives.
Experience of innovation management and technology solutions
Proven success in delivering new services, products and business models, preferably digital or data related.
Demonstrative results in improving the customer experience, process transformation and business development
Extremely advanced analytical skills and technical comprehension of digital devices will be required for this position as well as strong business acumen and strong management skills.
Master’s Degree or equivalent globally
PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification