
Head of Architecture
Vonage
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Spain
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and drive the end-to-end technology strategy and common reference architecture for Vonage's product and IT platforms
- Partner with the CINO and CEO to establish target architecture that enables digital transformation and product excellence across the organisation
- Ensure technical governance and business flexibility, providing blueprints that balance innovation with operational stability
- Reorient technology investments to focus on Customer and Employee Experience (CX/EX) journeys rather than "tech for tech's sake"
- Lead a multidisciplinary architecture team of professionals across AI, Enterprise/Data, Enterprise/IT, Developer Experience, and Telecom domains
- Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and start-up agility while maintaining enterprise discipline
- Attract and develop elite architecture talent that can operate at the intersection of technology innovation and business value
- Collaborate closely with Ericsson stakeholders (Strategy, Technology and Research) to leverage the broader Ericsson technology portfolio
- Establish clear responsibility splits and collaboration models between CINO and business units.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and related leadership roles
- Proven track record of defining and implementing large-scale technology transformations in complex, multi-business unit organizations
- Demonstrated experience leading architecture teams through digital transformation initiatives
- Strong background in enterprise SaaS technologies, cloud platforms, or telecommunications
- Experience working in or with global organisations, ideally with exposure to multiple markets and regulatory environments
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear vision and actionable plans that resonate with both technical teams and business executives
- Proven collaborative leadership style that builds trust and drives alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
- Track record of building and developing high-performance technical teams
- Experience working effectively in matrix organisations with multiple reporting lines and stakeholder groups
- Ability to connect technology strategy with business outcomes and commercial value.
Benefits
- No specific benefits listed.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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