Associate, Technology Strategy
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Track and maintain program workplans, milestones, and dependencies across key technology initiatives like Jobsite of the Future and AI Studio. Manage governance cadences by preparing agenda packages, capturing decision logs, and tracking cross-functional action items to completion. Support cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution by coordinating workplans, milestones, governance, dependencies, and success metrics while tracking risks and preparing updates. Draft recommendations and frame trade-offs for leaders on key initiatives. Conduct market research, competitive scans, and technology landscape assessments to evaluate emerging contech, proptech, and AI solutions. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the development of business cases, trade-off frameworks, and ROI models for new technology investments. Draft executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, and dashboards that synthesize complex technical and operational updates for senior leadership. Synthesize input from cross-functional teams into clear, structured narratives and visual decks for governance and review meetings. Partner with stakeholders across construction operations, technology, and Suffolk Technologies to gather operational requirements and support smooth project rollouts. Identify operational bottlenecks or delivery risks within assigned workstreams and proactively flag them to the Manager with proposed solutions. Maintain an on-site presence four days a week in the Boston office.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in technology program management, business operations, tech implementation, or innovation delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Genuine curiosity about and working knowledge of AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hypothesis-driven mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior audiences
- Comfort working with AI-powered tools and data platforms
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to leverage generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, and Microsoft Copilot)
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' to get the job done
- This is a hands-on, analytically rigorous role supporting Suffolk's innovation and technology strategy across both the Suffolk enterprise and Suffolk Technologies
- Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Strategy and working closely with the Chief Technology Officer and VP of Transformation
- The Associate will support strategic initiatives that sit at the intersection of construction, technology, AI, and venture capital
- This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our amazing Boston office
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree a plus— but not required
- Experience in construction, real estate, venture capital, or AI / technology a plus— but not required
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