Analyzing the Role of “Women in Technology” for Digitally Transformed Organizations

Digitization is increasingly recognized as a powerful force in social and economic life. This requires special skills and role models in companies and the society. Yet despite the extensive stream of research on technology and technical skills, we know little about female workers in technology management and in digital processes. In this study, we investigate the roles of female workers in the technology workforce. We also explore the definition of women in technology. Our findings highlight that female tech workers exist currently in all roles and levels in technology workforces. However, the results also show that there are differences in the distribution according to organizational types and hierarchical levels. Our work constitutes a step forward a more “realistic” picture of female workers in technology management and in technology industries.