IT Strategy Manager

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The IT Strategy Manager supports the development and execution of the Diagnostics IT strategy by leading strategic assessments, operating model initiatives, and transformation measures.

Combines structured problem solving, stakeholder alignment, and business-focused recommendations to drive technology decisions and value realization across IT.
Your role:


* You will support the development, refinement, and execution of the Diagnostics IT strategy, translating business priorities and technology trends into strategic initiatives, innovation opportunities, and actionable roadmaps.


* You will lead short-cycle strategic assessments, typically over several weeks, to evaluate business needs, technology options, and solution alternatives for functional areas such as CRM, service, enterprise platforms, digital capabilities, AI, and automation.


* You will structure complex questions, conduct fact-based analyses, and develop transparent recommendations using defined evaluation criteria, business cases, and decision frameworks.


* You will contribute to the design and evolution of the IT target operating model, including capabilities, roles, governance, sourcing, delivery footprint, and organizational interfaces.


* You will drive selected strategic measures from concept through implementation, including cost optimization, operating model improvements, capability build-up, and innovation initiatives.


* You will collaborate with business leaders, IT functions, enterprise architecture, finance, procurement, and external partners to align requirements, options, and recommended outcomes.


* You will prepare concise, management-ready decision materials and communicate complex strategic and technology topics clearly to senior stakeholders and governance bodies.


* You will coordinate internal and external experts, ensuring high-quality analyses, clear deliverables, disciplined timelines, and effective stakeholder engagement.


* You will help strengthen IT strategy methods, templates, market intelligence, and repeatable assessment approaches while contributing to a culture of structured problem solving and measurable value realization.

Your expertise:


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.


* 5-8+ years of experience in IT strategy, technology consulting, enterprise transformation, operating model design, or a comparable strategic IT role in a complex enterprise environment.


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