Head of Architecture - Remote

Overview

The Head of Architecture at Securitas will lead the architectural direction for business applications, ensuring coherence and sustainability of the European IT architecture while managing a team and supporting multi-country roll-outs.

In Short

• Define and maintain European target architecture.
• Govern all Architecture decisions for European application.
• Manage a team of 4 people including business and solution architects.
• Lead country-level architecture assessments and gap analyses.
• Contribute to the definition of the enterprise data model.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles and standards.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to support architectural best practices.
• Support the transformation of the organization with new common platforms.
• Act as the design authority for business applications.
• Fluency in English is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10–15 years of IT experience.
• Strong background in enterprise and integration architecture.
• Experience with large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of back-office systems and digitalization.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic project environments.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Diverse representation and commitment to equal pay.
• Safe working conditions and gender balance.
• Inclusive work environment with development opportunities.
• Hybrid working model.