Senior Manager/Director, Technology Strategy - UNAVAILABLE

Overview

About Suffolk:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager or Director to help drive strategic initiatives within the technology space. Core responsibilities include leading and executing on a range of strategic projects within the technology space as well as building and developing partnerships with each of our core technology partners. This role requires experience with developing technology strategy, business acumen, building partnerships and relationship management skills. A great role for a mid-career strategic technology professional, keen to work broadly with different partners on cutting edge applications of technology within construction.

Responsibilities

Strategy:

• Spearhead development and execution of technology strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead a variety of strategy projects that could include, but is not limited to
  • Lead market scans and technology assessments to identify trends in emerging technologies
  • Develop strategies for the implementation of cutting edge technology (e.g., AI)
  • Build business cases for technology investments
  • Develop 5 year technology roadmap

Partnerships:

• Partnership Identification: In addition to current partners, scan the technological landscape to identify potential partners that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Strategic playbook development: For each identified partner, understand their priorities and capabilities and develop the strategic playbook for each, ensuring they fit cohesively within the broader corporate technology strategy.
• Initiative Development: Brainstorm and identify mutually beneficial initiatives; define scope and business case for each; identify resources, develop project plan, and launch approved initiatives.
• Negotiation & Onboarding: Lead the negotiation process with potential partners, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Oversee the integration of new partners into the company's ecosystem.
• Performance Management: Monitor the success of partnerships via defined goals and metrics. Regularly review and assess partnership performances, suggesting improvements or changes as necessary.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations, ensuring open communication and mutual understanding.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, including operations, operations support, and functional departments, as well as the other business units to leverage partnerships for maximum benefit.
• Risk Analysis: Identify potential risks associated with partnerships and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Contract Oversight: Understand the intricacies of partnership contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance and managing renewals or renegotiations.
• Market Trends: Stay updated with the latest industry trends to anticipate shifts that might affect current or future partnerships.

Other:

• Reach and relevance: Support reach and relevance efforts to raise Suffolk’s profile as a technology leader within the industry
• Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with technology partners, industry peers, and internal teams to gather insights and ensure alignment.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest advancements in technology strategy methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, technology strategy, strategic partnerships, or a related role in the technology sector.
• Solid understanding of both current and emerging technologies and their potential business applications.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical strategies to a diverse audience, from technical teams to C-suite executives, incl. proficiency in synthesis, storyline development, and presentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience presenting to senior executive audiences.
• Proven experience in technology research and strategic planning
• Proven track record of establishing, growing, and managing successful technology partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Experience in AI preferred but not required
• Experience in construction, architecture, engineering or related industry preferred but not required.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk