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Strategic priorities in 2025

Technology leaders shared what they’re focusing on this year: Security of IT systems and information AI, machine learning and automation initiatives AI governance Technology modernization Cloud projects and initiatives Software engineering and development
Technical
debt
Skills gaps
on the team
Cross-functional
collaboration
Budget constraints
for headcount
Employee
engagement
Leadership
alignment
Technical
debt
Skills gaps
on the team
Cross-functional
collaboration
Budget constraints
for headcount
Employee
engagement
Leadership
alignment

Key skills for tackling technical debt

Technical debt extends beyond IT, affecting multiple departments — including fragmented HR systems and legacy finance platforms. When hiring talent to address cross-departmental technical debt, prioritize candidates with these capabilities: Strategic vision to modernize systems and map complex workflows Strong business analysis skills to translate technical concepts and build consensus across departments Proven track record developing scalable frameworks for sustainable system transformation
76% of technology leaders reported skills gaps within their department, and 69% said the impact of those gaps has increased in the past year. AI, machine
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automation

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Almost all tech and IT leaders plan to add new staff or at least maintain headcounts to deliver on top business priorities. Yet 87% said it’s challenging to find skilled talent in the current job market. of tech and IT leaders are hiring for new permanent positions. of tech and IT leaders are hiring for new permanent positions.

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Hiring plans for 2025: contract professionals

65% of tech leaders said they’re increasing their use of contract talent. They also shared the difficulties they’re having finding these professionals. Lack of skilled candidates Hiring candidates who align with corporate culture Meeting candidates’ pay expectations Difficulty in assessing skills and experience

Technology professionals in highest demand

The following positions are in the top 15% of in-demand technology roles, according to an analysis of thousands of job postings and Robert Half placements: AI/machine learning analyst Business intelligence developer Cybersecurity engineer Data engineer DevOps engineer Help desk — Tier 2 IT project manager Network/cloud engineer Software engineer/developer Systems administrator Article: Learn more about the top roles in demand

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The surveys cited were developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. Results may not total 100% due to rounding or allowing for multiple responses. Respondents included executives, hiring managers and workers from small (10-99 employees), midsize (100-999 employees) and large (1,000+ employees) businesses in private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across the U.S. Over 6 million new positions from more than 8,000 independent job boards and company websites, including 100,000+ placements from Robert Half, are represented in our analyses of in-demand roles. This dataset includes roles across the finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, administrative and customer support, healthcare support, and human resources professions.