How To Become A Technology Strategist: What It Is and Career Path

What is a technology strategist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

4 min read

A technology strategist identifies and implements technology solutions that align with an organization's strategic goals. They develop and execute plans to improve processes, efficiency, and customer experience. Technology strategists analyze trends and technologies to provide recommendations for the adoption of new tools and systems. They collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of new systems. Technology strategists also manage budgets, vendors, and timelines. Overall, they drive an organizationâ€™s innovation and digital transformation.

ScoreTechnology StrategistUS Average

Salary

8.6

Avg. Salary $138,362

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

1.7

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 14.02%

Black or African American 6.58%

Hispanic or Latino 9.88%

Unknown 5.19%

White 64.12%

Gender

female 17.07%

male 82.93%

Age - 47

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47

Stress level

8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

What are the pros and cons of being a technology strategist?

Pros

High demand for technology strategists in various industries
Potential for a high salary and career growth
Opportunities for travel and networking
Flexibility in work arrangements and schedules
Potential to work remotely

Cons

Limited work-life balance due to the nature of the job
Need to be constantly networking and building relationships
Need to balance technical expertise with business acumen
High level of competition for top positions in the field
Potential for a lack of creativity in certain roles or industries

Key steps to become a technology strategist

Explore technology strategist education requirements

Most common technology strategist degrees

Bachelor's

64.7 %

Master's

25.1 %

Associate

5.7 %

Start to develop specific technology strategist skills

Skills	Percentages
Digital Transformation	24.58%
Azure	11.43%
Architecture	10.26%
Healthcare	5.55%
Project Management	5.30%

Complete relevant technology strategist training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New technology strategists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a technology strategist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real technology strategist resumes.

Research technology strategist duties and responsibilities

Lead software vendor evaluations, RFP process, selections and negotiations.
Switch data network from frame relay to manage internet with VPN.
Manage a team of programmers in administering human resources and payroll processes for 6000 employees.
Lead a series of enterprise OS upgrades and applications enhancements to replace lease terminal device services.

Apply for technology strategist jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a technology strategist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams