Head of Architecture

Securitas Group

Enterprise Architect responsible for defining and governing European target architecture at Securitas. Leading multi-national teams and ensuring architectural consistency across deployments.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeMalmö • 🇸🇪 SwedenLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and maintain European target architecture
Governing all Architecture decisions for European application
Managing a team of 4 people including Business architect, PMO support, Solution Architect
Coordinating and managing additional external consultants depending of the roadmap management
Act as the design authority for Business Applications within the North Star scope
Provide architectural direction and decision support to Product Domains and country roll‑out initiatives
Review and validate major application, integration, and platform design decisions
Ensure adherence to European and Group Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and guardrails
Lead or support country-level architecture assessments
Identify critical dependencies, constraints, and integration impacts for country deployments
Ensure architectural consistency and reuse across multi‑country roll‑outs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 enterprise, application, and integration architecture
Experience with large, multi‑year, multi‑country transformation programs
Strong understanding of back‑office systems (ERP, Finance, HR, Workforce Management) and digitalisation
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF – LeanIX is a plus)
Structured, pragmatic, and decisive approach
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
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
Fluency in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working conditions
Professional development opportunities
Inclusive work environment with diverse representation
Safe working conditions
Equal pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise architectureapplication architectureintegration architectureback-office systemsERPFinanceHRWorkforce ManagementTOGAFLeanIX

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationdecision-makingpeople managementleadership skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability