Global It Strategy

IT STRATEGY & INNOVATION ADVISOR (HYBRID PORTO) Portuguese company hires for hybrid position
Location: Porto/Gaia, Portugal
Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered
Work Model: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office
Language Requirements: Fluent English (mandatory).
Additional languages are an advantage.
Seniority: Senior (7+ years)
Industry: Automotive Technology
Rate Between €*** RV or unipessoal (gross value)
About The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced IT Strategy & Innovation Advisor to support the development and execution of global IT strategy, innovation initiatives, and organizational transformation.
The professional will work closely with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to define strategic priorities, improve governance frameworks, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive sustainable business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Develop and continuously improve global IT Strategy and Innovation Frameworks.
Define strategic priorities and translate them into actionable roadmaps, governance routines, and performance measures.
Coordinate strategic initiatives, management reviews, and cross-functional alignment activities.
Conduct market research, benchmarking, and technology trend analysis to identify innovation opportunities.
Support IT Governance, Organizational Transformation, and Target Operating Model improvements.
Drive innovation management, change management, and transformation enablement initiatives.
Prepare executive presentations, strategic analyses, and management decision materials.
Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and AI-enabled ways of working across global IT teams.
Requirements
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in IT Strategy, IT Governance, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Management Consulting, or Organizational Transformation.
Strong experience in IT Strategy development, execution, and strategic planning.
Proven knowledge of IT Governance, Innovation Management, and Organizational Performance Management.
Experience defining strategic roadmaps, governance frameworks, and Target Operating Models.
Strong Stakeholder Management and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
Experience with Change Management, Executive Reporting, and strategic decision support.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, digitalization, technology innovation, and AI concepts.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Fluent English for communication with international stakeholders.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting global IT transformation programs.
Knowledge of AI-enabled business processes and organizational innovation.
Experience with technology benchmarking and emerging technology assessments.
Additional language proficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile A Senior IT Strategy & Innovation Advisor with strong experience in IT Governance, Digital Transformation, and strategic planning.
The ideal candidate combines business acumen, analytical thinking, and innovation management expertise with the ability to influence global stakeholders, facilitate organizational change, and translate strategic objectives into measurable business outcomes.
5 Questions for Candidates
How many years of professional experience do you have in IT Strategy, IT Governance, Digital Transformation, or Innovation Management?
Have you developed or implemented IT Strategy Frameworks, Governance Models, or Target Operating Models?
What is your experience defining strategic roadmaps, organizational performance indicators, and transformation initiatives?
Have you worked with emerging technologies, AI-enabled initiatives, innovation management, or executive-level stakeholder engagement?
Are you fluent in English, available to work in Porto/Gaia once a week, and aligned with the proposed rate of €3,000–€3,300?
Keywords IT Strategy, IT Innovation, IT Governance, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Organizational Transformation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Roadmaps, Target Operating Model, IT Operating Model, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Performance, Change Management, Transformation Enablement, Management Consulting, Executive Reporting, Strategic Decision Support, Market Research, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Technology Innovation, Automotive Technology
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