Technology and Innovation Strategist

Sales

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Responsible for developing, advancing, and communicating technology strategies that support optimized customer worksites and deliver safety, labor and productivity value customers. Collaborates with internal partners, including commercial and engineering teams, to align emerging technologies and industry trends with product roadmaps to meet the current and future needs of customers. Drives organizational alignment and priorities in a dynamic environment with continuously evolving business and customer needs to ensure execution of the product roadmaps.

Working with commercial teams, business partners, and customers to understand product needs and define appropriate technology product solutions.

Collaborating with machine product partners, internal partners, and other parties to communicate the technology needs and strategy as well as gain alignment to product roadmaps.

Applying good business acumen to defining multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) that align with customer needs, focusing on the appropriate market opportunities and addressing competitive threats within business constraints.

Leading project initiation by defining high-level program scope, schedule, cost, and requirements and working with delivery teams to structure and establish project teams.

ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.

ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field

Experience with Autonomy & Automation preferred

Ability to innovate across Commercial and Engineering teams preferred

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• This position will require up to 50% travel
• #Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.

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