IT Solution Architect - Physical Security Operations

Are you passionate about what opportunities new technology, security requirements, and digitalisation brings and want to contribute to Novo Nordisk’s digital journey and success?

Then join us for an exciting career with great development opportunities.

About the Job

The Digital, Data & IT organisation (DD&IT) collaborate closely with Corporate Facilities to deliver great digital solutions to our more than 20.000 colleagues located in Denmark. Together, we are responsible for the operation and digitalisation of all facility related processes at Novo Nordisk sites around Denmark. As a Solution Architect, you will work closely with your colleagues in IT and the business to help define and design new digital solutions and integrate new technologies and innovative solutions that support the business strategy in Corporate Facilities (Physical Security Operations team).

Your aim will be to become a trusted IT advisor and sparring partner for physical security solutions the  best way and guiding the digital transformation, while anchoring and maturing the target architecture and maintaining the architectural runway to ensure a more harmonized, standardized, and scalable system landscape.

Candidate profile

You need to be able to bridge between technically skilled people within the IT organisation and more process-oriented people within the business (from Physical Security Operations team in Corporate Facilities). You work seamlessly with stakeholders to translate business needs into functional requirements and set direction and communicate a compelling purpose and vision with passion. The ideal candidate has most of the following qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. within IT, engineering or similar
• Foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks e.g. TOGAF
• Experience as an IT Architect for Physical Security Operations/Solutions or similar role – experience from the pharmaceutical and/or facilities business is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, personal drive, and an ability to articulate and convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive the alignment between IT and business objectives
• Excellent communication skills that span across functions, organisation levels, and cultures
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is a requirement

As a person you are energised by taking responsibility, not only for the Solution Architecture, but also thrive from cross organisational alignment and clear tailored communication to different levels. If you are looking for a job in a setting with many different nationalities, in a company with high focus on digitalisation and modernisation where we are always focusing on serving our patients in the best possible way, then this is the position for you.

About the Department

You will work in the ‘Quality & Facilities IT’ department, which is anchored in the Digital Data & IT (DD&IT) Staffs organisation that has approximately 220 employees based in Denmark, India and the USA. DD&IT Staffs supports the three global staff functions in Novo Nordisk: ‘People & Organisation’, ‘Finance, Legal & Global Solutions’, and ‘Quality & Facilities’.

Our department currently consists of very experienced and highly engaged people with different professional backgrounds within architecture, project management and agile delivery. The strategic objective of our department is to be a trusted IT partner for the business as well as our colleagues in IT and together we ignite and drive digital change across the staffs’ areas to achieve efficiency, compliance and excellent employee experience.

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk

Join the Novo Nordisk family

Founded in Denmark in 1923, Novo Nordisk has become one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. To fulfil this purpose, we pioneer scientific breakthroughs, expand access to our medicines, and work to prevent and ultimately cure disease. That said, we are anything but linear.

With us, your skills, commitment, and ambition help us change patients’ lives worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a rewarding and purpose-driven culture with talented and diverse co-workers. Therefore, your professional and personal development is essential for us, and in Novo Nordisk, the sky is the limit for career opportunities.

Any questions?

For further information or questions, please contact Athul Thada, [email protected]

Deadline

31 December 2024

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your CV. Please note that the position is based in Bagsværd, Denmark and that applications will be screened on an ongoing basis and interviews can take place throughout.

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So take the leap and submit your application.