Product Architect - Operational Technology

Are you passionate about shaping the future of technology solutions in the OT/automation realm? Do you thrive on architecting innovative products that drive efficiency and excellence?

Is it your profile we are describing? Then we cannot wait to meet you. Apply below!

Let’s talk about the role

We are looking for an experienced Product Architect to join our Operational Technology team. As a Product Architect, you will be responsible for the technical roadmap of our products and services, ensuring it meets the business requirements and can be implemented with the chosen technology.

As our Product Architect you will have the opportunity to:

• Define and oversee the architectural vision and execution, ensuring alignment with business requirements
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters to guide the development of a scalable, reliable, and secure product architecture
• Take ownership of the technical design, encompassing user interface, data model, rules, and integrations
• Guide and empower Scrum teams in implementing the product architecture, fostering technical agility and built-in quality
• Prepare and drive the product-related architecture runway in collaboration with Solution Architects, while supporting and maintaining product architect-related cases

You will be an integral part of our dynamic team, driving the technical design and execution of innovative solutions.  You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our products meet business requirements while maintaining scalability, reliability, and security. 

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate for this position should meet most of the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Exhibit proven expertise as an architect, a senior developer or other relevant roles
• Possess experience with operational technology (OT) in manufacturing, with additional preference for experience in regulated industries like pharma
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing and delivering scalable, reliable, and secure systems, along with a strong grasp of software/configuration design and architecture principles
• Showcase strong technical skills, programming knowledge, and effective communication abilities for conveying technical information to diverse stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, excel in stakeholder management across various levels, from IT Security and other architects to the team and senior management, substantiated by measurable results

On a personal level, you have an inclusive mindset and seek understanding and respect for diversity. You are setting direction and communicating a compelling purpose and vision with passion and urgency on all levels of the organisation.  
You are using your empathy to ensure a sustainable work environment, build trust, motivate teams, and accelerate people's development. 

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.

About the department 

We are on a transformative journey in maturing our Center of Excellence (CoE), and our portfolio of products include SCADA (Ignition), MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to OT integrations (Line Optimizer and Ignition), Serialisation, Octoplant and other OT management tools. In 2024 we will also include Digital Twin product(s) to our growing portfolio.

We are a diverse team expanding over 10 different nationalities. Some of our core values in the team is development/career opportunities, empowerment and a healthy work-life balance. The team is primarily located in our newly renovated and established DD&IT campus in Ballerup (Greater Copenhagen area), Denmark. 

Digital, Data & IT Product Supply, Production is anchored within the DD& IT organization and has approx. 4.000 employees based in Denmark, India, US, China, France, and Brazil. The strategic objective of the unit is to be the IT partner for the business, ensuring that we provide the IT solutions and support the Novo Nordisk production solution needs worldwide.  

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.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. 
 

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 57,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. 

Contact

For further information, please contact Pernille Stubberup, Director Head of OT Center of Excellence at +45 30757265 (available for contact until 20 December 2024 and additionally 2-3 January 2025). 

Deadline

6 January 2025

To ensure a fair and equal recruitment process, please refrain from adding a picture in your CV. 

Please note that we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis, and we might close the position as soon as we find the relevant candidate.

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.