AI / Technology Strategy Orr Fellow - Strategic Technology Development Rotational Program

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90 years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Group (THG) is partnering with Orr Fellowship in the hiring of an early career individual for its Strategic Technology Development Rotational Program, where the Fellow will complete three eight-month-long rotations. The first rotation is expected to be with the Strategy group at THG.The AI / Technology Strategy Fellow will join a small group of cross-THG employees contributing to the evolution of our businesses through technology and AI. The role will have diverse responsibilities, including supporting the identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI and emerging technology solutions across THG's operating companies and corporate functions, as well as our portfolio of strategic investments. This role leverages capabilities in machine learning, software engineering, advanced data analytics, and other technologies to support cross-functional projects driving THG's foundational data and technology strategic priorities. This role will combine strategic analysis with hands-on technical execution to enable our employees to better utilize technology across roles, help operating companies respond to competitive threats, capture growth opportunities, and build sustainable technological capabilities. The Fellow could contribute to projects like the development and maintenance of process automation, predictive models, custom GPTs, digital transformation, and agentic workflows. The Fellow will be expected to help communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, develop prototypes to validate strategic hypotheses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support execution. In this role, the Fellow will gain deep exposure to diverse industrial operations (e.g., environmental services, building materials, construction) while developing capabilities in applying emerging technologies to traditional industries. The role is expected to contribute to improved technical capabilities at THG, accelerate adoption of new technology, and support foundational data / AI strategic goals across THG. As part of this rotational experience, the Fellow will make an immediate impact and build a deep understanding of THG while building a strong foundation for future positions and long-term career growth.Orr Fellowship is an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future focused businesses. We recruit, assess, and match university graduates with high-agency roles in growing Indiana businesses to give graduates the professional development resources and support network they need to accelerate their careers in business and positively impact Indiana. The ideal candidates are humble, hungry, and smart. You'll work for two years as a full-time employee at The Heritage Group and join a cohort full of early career professionals doing the same. Outside of work, you'll participate in programming focused on continued learning and community building with 150 other early career professionals. If you'd like to learn more about the Orr Fellowship program, please visit https://orrfellowship.org.

Essential Functions

• Support strategic technology assessments across THG operating companies, analyzing competitive AI investments, identifying capability gaps, and contributing to recommendations for technology-enabled growth and efficiency opportunities
• Help build and deploy technical prototypes including automation tools, predictive models, and proof-of-concept applications that validate strategic hypotheses and demonstrate value to operating companies
• Support cross-functional project teams working on foundational technology initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, coordinating implementation activities, and ensuring delivery against defined milestones
• Collaborate with strategy team to develop frameworks and analyses that help communicate technical topics into clear business cases, presenting findings and recommendations to the Strategy / Finance team and company leadership
• Monitor external technology trends by tracking competitor investments, emerging capabilities, and industry best practices in AI and automation, synthesizing insights to inform THG's strategic response
• Collaborate with operating company teams to understand operational pain points, identify high-value use cases for technology intervention, and design solutions that balance technical feasibility with business impact
• Apply emerging technologies including machine learning, process automation, and data analytics to solve business problems, iterating based on observations / feedback
• Gather, clean, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, build predictive models, and deliver insights that support data-driven decision-making
• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities that support enterprise-wide AI, automation, and data analytics initiatives
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree current college Senior (May 2026 graduate) pursuing a major in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field. Master's Students and recent graduates who are not Orr Fellow finalists are not being considered for this position.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Strong technical foundation with proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and ML applications; experience with MS Office and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) preferred
• Experience applying data analysis techniques and process automation tools, with genuine interest in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence
• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility with genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies, ability to acquire domain knowledge in new industries, and comfort operating independently
• Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical and analytical information to a non-technical audience
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and independently identify solutions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships to effectively collaborate across teams
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to learn, with enthusiasm for hands-on technical work and drive to deliver high-quality results
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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