How to hire a technology strategist

How to hire a technology strategist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technology strategist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technology strategist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technology strategist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a technology strategist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A technology strategist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technology strategists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of technology strategists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Technology Strategist	Description	Hourly rate
   Technology Strategist	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$45-96
   Engagement Manager	The role of engagement managers is to build and maintain strong relations with clients. They are responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts and assisting clients with existing projects... Show more	$40-72
   Solutions Manager	A solutions manager oversees the planning and execution of a business project or program. Their responsibilities revolve around liaising with clients to discuss their needs and preferences, coordinating with various departments to gather and analyze data, identifying weak areas, and recommending solutions through new processes and policies for optimal service and performance... Show more	$44-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Digital Transformation
   • Azure
   • Architecture
   • Healthcare
   • Project Management
   • Business Value
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Enterprise Architecture
   • Technology Solutions
   • Technical Sales
   • CIO
   • IP
   • Business Strategy
   • Business Development

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   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.
   • Maintain all departmental training documents and manage escalated tickets queues to ensure timely resolutions while exceeding SLA's.
   • Manage service and maintenance subcontractors for diesel generators, fire alarms, building automation, security and HVAC systems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technology strategist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A technology strategist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, technology strategists' average salary in alaska is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technology strategists earn 53% less than senior-level technology strategists.
   • Certifications. A technology strategist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a technology strategist's salary.

   Average technology strategist salary

   $138,362yearly

   $66.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technology strategist salary

   $95,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average technology strategist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$154,165	$74
   2	Massachusetts	$147,827	$71
   3	Oregon	$146,000	$70
   4	New Jersey	$142,250	$68
   5	Washington	$142,103	$68
   6	Colorado	$136,377	$66
   7	District of Columbia	$134,587	$65
   8	New York	$131,836	$63
   9	Arizona	$131,739	$63
   10	Nevada	$129,959	$62
   11	Texas	$128,585	$62
   12	Virginia	$125,439	$60
   13	Georgia	$124,280	$60
   14	Florida	$121,664	$58
   15	Michigan	$117,984	$57
   16	Illinois	$115,002	$55
   17	North Carolina	$114,262	$55
   18	Minnesota	$112,339	$54
   19	North Dakota	$111,582	$54
   20	Maryland	$111,380	$54

   Average technology strategist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$190,023	$91.36	368
   2	The Walt Disney Company	$172,925	$83.14	12
   3	Okta	$167,611	$80.58	14
   4	CDW	$153,813	$73.95	2
   5	Microsoft	$152,088	$73.12	103
   6	Motion Recruitment	$151,946	$73.05	5
   7	Slack	$151,125	$72.66
   8	Clearwire	$149,970	$72.10
   9	Concentrix	$149,782	$72.01
   10	Point72	$149,402	$71.83	7
   11	Wellington Group	$148,726	$71.50
   12	Wellington Management	$147,426	$70.88	5
   13	3M Company	$147,378	$70.85	6
   14	Allianz of America, Inc.	$145,938	$70.16
   15	Alcatel Networks Inc	$145,635	$70.02	1
   16	Marsh & McLennan Companies	$145,231	$69.82	136
   17	Dialexa	$144,487	$69.46
   18	Publicis Health Media	$144,079	$69.27
   19	2k	$143,568	$69.02	3
   20	Stripe	$139,777	$67.20	14

4. Writing a technology strategist job description

   A technology strategist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a technology strategist job description:

   Technology strategist job description example

   In a world where it's never been harder for brands to capture and keep customers, experience is everything. An independent, global marketing agency, Ansira believes designing relevant, persuasive experiences for all the right moments is the only way to strengthen relationships, cultivate brand loyalists, and assure profitable growth. That's why Ansira arms brands and their sales partners with solutions to make those experiences possible: strategy, performance marketing, loyalty marketing, martech consulting and integration, channel partner marketing, and local marketing activation. For more information, visit Ansira.com or LinkedIn.
   
   As a Technology Strategist/Analyst, this person will lead and direct high-priority projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration across agency departments.
   
   This position is ultimately responsible for representing the development and technical team within accounts, managing client expectations as related to technical projects, and disseminating necessary information to team members in order to facilitate cooperation and project efficiency. Depth within accounts will vary depending upon the engagement; however, projects can range in effort from data receipt, preparation to full-scale data warehousing, identifying and implementation of technologies enabling business strategies outlined by the Ansira strategy team in cooperation with our client partners.
   
   This role will involve heavy client contact and the individual should have extensive client interface experience; and although not a strict technical resource in itself, must be able to interpret and communicate technical details to team members appropriately.
   
   Requirements:Represent the Ansira team across assigned clients(s), and participate as a member within given account group(s); primary responsibility is to manage client expectations on related projects.Recommend appropriate technical strategies to meet marketing objectives and/or campaign business needs.Record detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders using requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) to establish project deliverables.Perform lead role externally for projects and assist in managing development resources internally.Collaborate with Project Management staff to review SOW/history, gain consensus, and set project deliverables within Project Plans.Ensure appropriate meetings are held in order to align stakeholders and generate common understanding, throughout the lifecycle of the project.Responsible for the discovery and documentation of Business Requirements.Provide thought leadership to Client Services and Business Development teams, and participate in new business activities as needed.
   
   Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Advertising is preferred; or credentials within related data/analytical fields.Minimum 5 years of marketing-related experience is mandatory within agencies or direct advertising roles.Successful experience leading requirements gathering sessions, documenting details and follow-through, and directory or indirectly managing development teams is required.Project management experience is required, as is strong client account management experience and writing of business/technical requirements.
   We are a culture of passionate, collaborative and respectful people. We are curious about finding the most strategic solutions, while being fearless in our pursuit of pushing the limits.

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5. Post your job

   To find technology strategists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any technology strategists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technology strategists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technology strategist job on Zippia to find and recruit technology strategist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting technology strategists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technology strategist

   Once you've found the technology strategist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new technology strategist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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