Center of Excellence Manager responsible for IT architecture and governance in Securitas' European transformation. Leading a team and ensuring quality and stability across projects.
Responsibilities
Secure changes and releases through strong governance
Improve and chair the Change Advisory Board
Assess and approve major IT changes
Balance speed of delivery and system stability
Ensure robust application run via the AMS model
Own the AMS contract at European level
Monitor SLAs and KPIs
Manage vendor performance and continuous improvement
Ensure a coherent and controlled target IT architecture
Lead the IT Architecture team
Define and enforce European target architecture and principles
Validate major product and platform design decisions
Manage deviations and technical debt
Guarantee a consistent level of quality across all products
Lead the Test & Quality Team
Improve quality and testing strategy
Harmonize testing practices across products and projects
Ensure release quality before deployment, either product enhancements or project roll-outs
Provide clear interfaces and support to Product Domains and Roll-out Projects
Participate in the improvement of standards, frameworks, and best practices across teams
Define and monitor system stability and quality KPIs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
10–15 years of IT experience
Strong background in architecture, governance, and run management
Experience in multi-country, product-oriented environments
Proven experience leading and managing small teams, including mentoring and performance management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic project environments
Solid understanding of business needs, objectives, and processes, with the ability to leverage technology for business improvement
Experience working in matrix organizations and with virtual teams
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make informed decisions and execute effectively
Strong people management and leadership skills
Fluent in English.
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Job title
Center of Excellence Manager – Business Application Team
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