Head of System Architecture

Join Ascom in Gothenburg Florence or ClujNapoca where we lead the way in Healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions worldwide. With our Swissbased headquarters driving advancements across 19 countries for over 160 years were committed to revolutionizing the healthcare industry with transformative technology. Our systems are operational in over 12000 hospitals globally managing an incredible 800 million alerts annually. At Ascom our dedication translates into tangible impact enriching the experiences of everyone entering the healthcare facilities and care homes we partner with.

Objective and Purpose: The Head of System Architecture is a highly strategic and senior leadership role within R&D. This role holds the overall responsibility for Ascoms architecture ensuring alignment between various teams within R&D along with the architecture and technology strategy. The Head of System Architecture leads a team of subject matter experts responsible for delivering a bestinclass technology architecture. Ascom has already embarked on a cloud journey but there is a good opportunity to enhance and optimize our cloud development initiatives. Also our diverse software portfolio needs harmonization and consolidation to make it the cutting edge ecosystem needed to fulfill current and future customer requirements.

Your Contributions:

• Define Ascoms technical architecture and provide leadership and strategic direction for the unit and team members.
• Ensure the use of highquality and competitive technologies within the technical architecture.
• Develop and align Ascoms Technology Strategy within R&D closely connecting with the overall strategic planning process.
• Oversee all roles in the area of responsibility ensuring team members effectively execute their responsibilities and tasks.
• Clearly define and communicate expectations and targets monitoring and tracking performance.
• Establish bestinclass practices and processes acting as a role model and expert.
• Develop implement and update operational processes procedures and work instructions.
• Manage and guide the unit motivating employees and achieving steady improvements.
• Support team members development and manage their performance.
• Foster high levels of collaboration between different teams and drive a culture of ongoing exchange and collaboration.
• Act as an ambassador for Ascoms architecture ensuring proper sharing of information and knowledge within the company.
• Provide indepth technical expertise to support regions particularly for presales work and tender responses.
• Actively participate in the Ascom R&D management team driving the overall transformation of the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Masters degree in engineering software development computer science or a related field; alternatively equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in systems architecture within healthcare retail hospitality and industry environments including the development and implementation of software products and systems.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in a global multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable secure and highperformance systems
• Proven track record of agile software development and new ways of working.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships across teams and geographies in an international environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Clear understanding of modern software development and deployment technologies design principles such as domain driven design cloud architecture and devops toolchains
• Strong understanding of software design and excellent technical understanding of industryrelevant products and solutions (e.g. healthcare IT mobile communications software).
• Excellent knowledge of software platforms and embedded system design.
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and manage highperforming teams and coach individuals.
• Excellent communication skills capable of addressing all levels within organizations with impact.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills particularly in persuasion influencing motivation and leading others.
• High analytical and problemsolving skills with strong business acumen.

Personal Qualities:

• Forwardthinking and adaptable with visionary and strategic thinking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong drive commitment and a sense of ownership.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Achievementoriented with a preference for action and eagerness to take the initiative.
• Highly responsive and customerfocused enjoying working with people.

What We Offer You:

• A company you can take pride in.
• Inspiring and collaborative colleagues.
• Abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to work with cuttingedge technology in the healthcare industry.
• Flexible remote work.

Join Us and Make an Impact:

Ascom is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status veteran status disability or any other protected status. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team drives innovation and enriches our workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed.