Advanced IT Architect II

Are you an experienced IT Architect with a passion for setting the overall direction for IT architecture and technical strategy? Do you have a strong background in implementing governance and processes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Novo Nordisk. Apply today and take the next step in your career. Apply Now!

About the department

You will be organizationally placed in HR DD&IT in GBS (Global Business Services), reporting to the local Head of Develop, Engage, and System. The internal IT systems in Novo Nordisk support our 55,000 colleagues globally and our 5,000 managers. Our goal is to create an intuitive user experience and business value for our colleagues using these systems. We are anchored in DD&IT Staffs in the global Digital, Data & IT organization.

The position

As an Advanced IT Architect at Novo Nordisk, you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Set the overall direction for Information Technology architecture and technical strategy.
• Ensure alignment and implementation of governance and processes for SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) in HR DD&IT, including standardizing systems, processes, and compliance.
• Anticipate future business directions and enterprise needs and leverage existing and new technologies to support current and new business opportunities and ensure standardization and reusability across Novo Nordisk.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to align Information Technology architecture with business objectives.
• Works closely with IT applications, platforms, and data teams to provide guidance and build roadmaps and participate in system operation and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Should have experience between 7-10 years with relevant 3+years as IT Architect.
• Proven experience in developing and communicating technical and architectural visions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP BTP, SAP SuccessFactors, general infrastructure, platforms, and data.
• Experience in leveraging existing and new technologies to support business opportunities.
• Familiarity with IT governance and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
   

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 64,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it is a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

6th May 2024.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.