Digital Technology Strategy Manager

Oshkosh • Oshkosh, WI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. The Manager of Digital Technology Strategy partners with executive, business unit and functional leaders to research, analyze, and shape Oshkosh’s digital technology strategies and transformation in alignment with corporate and segment priorities. This role translates strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps, builds business cases, and oversees execution to drive measurable outcomes in margin, growth, productivity, and innovation. The role will report to our Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Communications WORK LOCATION This position follows Oshkosh Corporation’s hybrid work model, with three days in-office and two days remote each week. The preferred location for this role is at our Global Headquarters in Oshkosh, WI , with relocation assistance available for candidates who are not local. However, we are also open to candidates based out of the following U.S. office locations: Frederick, MD McConnellsburg, PA

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with five (5) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• One (1) or more years of management experience.
• ITIL, COBIT, financial planning, budgeting, business acumen, data analytics, design thinking, agile, scrum
• Communication, listening, adaptability, relationship building, negotiation, leadership, storytelling skills

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and data-informed problem-solving skills
• Curious and innovative; able to translate research into actionable insights
• Confident challenging the status quo and offering creative alternatives
• Strong cross-functional business knowledge
• Ability to lead, influence and execute in ambiguous and dynamic environments
• Executive presence without arrogance
• Ability to demystify and articulate complex ideas in a simple way to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development – Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to define a compelling digital vision, key metrics, investment requirements, and risk mitigations. Focus areas include automation, AI, digital manufacturing, and lifecycle opportunities.
• Market and Technology Analysis – Conduct research on business and digital trends (e.g., AI, cloud, Industry 4.0) and benchmark peers to identify opportunities for competitive advantage. Develop deep insights and recommendations that inform strategic direction.
• Business Case Development – Build business cases for new initiatives, outlining economics and ROI, expected benefits, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing – Facilitate workshops and interviews with senior leaders, subject-matter experts, and external partners to align strategy with business needs.
• Roadmap Translation and Execution – Translate strategies into actionable roadmaps and prioritized project portfolios. Monitor progress, track metrics, identify gaps, and partner with project management teams to mitigate risks.
• Performance Tracking – Define and report on KPIs to measure progress against business and digital objectives.
• Strategic Communications – Draft clear, concise strategic documents and enterprise-wide communications to drive alignment and adoption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees