Head of tech to Universum Communication Sweden!

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a modern IT environment and lead an experienced tech team in developing new solutions enabling our business to take the next step? You will have the opportunity to enter a global organization that is one of the most reputable Employer Branding specialists in the world! 

In the position as the Head of Tech at Universum Communication Sweden, you will work closely with a tech team of around 25 people, including many senior engineers. You will manage your team, which is located in Ukraine, Poland and Sweden.

You are continuously responsible for the Tech Department – this includes responsibility for tech roadmaps, and to lead, plan and follow up the tech development in Universum.

You will report to the CDO, Chief Data Officer.

As Head of Tech you will also be responsible for:

• Design - translate company business strategy and needs into Tech strategies and plans.
• Communicate tech strategies and plans on a company level.
• Execute on Tech strategies and plans.
• Performance and results of the Tech Department.
• Optimizing tech investments from a financial perspective.
• Continuously review resources and strengthen the team with more competent people when necessary.

In close collaboration with our commercial product owners you will manage business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities including maintaining a healthy balance of innovation, support and maintenance.

As a person, you are solution-oriented and have very good communication skills. Your background and earlier experience has made you a natural leader. 

Qualifications:

• Several years of professional experience in data/information management and delivery of complex technical solutions
• Previous experience in leadership and line management of international teams
• Strong presentation/communication skills, both in written and spoken English
• Proven experience of successful work with Scrum Teams and Scrum development

Meritorious qualifications:

• Documented experience in strategy and business development
• Experience in working with strict deadlines and under time pressure
• Solid experience in product development
• Experience in cloud solutions
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Knowledge in multiple languages

Every day, we challenge ourselves to push boundaries and explore new possibilities. Our innovations not only impact the way we work, they are also shaping the future of a high-growth industry: Employer Branding.

As a consumer brand attracts customers, an employer brand attracts employees. Universum was founded long before Employer Branding was even a concept. What started as a paper-based survey in Sweden to give students more visibility into potential employers, is now an online career assessment taken by one million students and young professionals in over 50 countries each year.

We think of ourselves as cupids. We help the right young professionals and employers find each other – creating more fulfilling careers, more successful companies, and a better world.

  We look forward to receiving your application!