Lead IT Strategy Execution & Governance
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Job Summary
Why Join Us
Were on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions we empower our customers to express themselves connect with the world and live richer lives.
At Tobii Dynavox you can grow your career within a dynamic global company that has a clear impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. Whats more youll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed.
As a member of our team youll have the power to grow ideas in an unconventional environment. At the same time youll work in a culture of ongoing learning and development allowing you to constantly expand your area of expertise.
About the role
We are looking for aLead-IT Strategy Execution & Governanceto act as the right-hand to theChief Digitalization and Information Officer (CDIO)and run the IT execution engine. The role turns strategy into measurable outcomes through strong governance disciplined follow-through and a clear performance cadence.
You will work closely with IT leadership business stakeholders and enabling functions (Compliance Finance People) to ensure priorities are clear decisions are well-prepared and delivery is consistent and transparent. This is a high-trust role with broad visibilitypart advisor part execution leaderensuring strategic prioritiestranslateinto delivered results.
What you will do
You will drive results through strategy execution governance portfolio oversight process excellence and compliance coordination.
Strategy execution & planning cadence
Translate IT strategy into roadmaps OKRs/KPIs and quarterly/annual execution plans.
Run the planning rhythm (annual planning QBRs prioritization cycles progress checkpoints).
Governance & performance management
Design and run governance forums(roadmap reviewprojectportfolio review etc...).
Establish outcome-based performance reporting that leaders use.
Drive accountability through clear owners timelines dependencies and decision logs.
IT portfolio & value management (as applicable)
Maintain portfolio transparency: what we do why cost/capacity benefits risk and dependencies.
Run the IT BoardPrepare structure andfacilitateIT Board decisions on product and initiative investments changes and decommissioning.
Support product lifecycle management
Partner with Product Managers across the full lifecycle from intake and evolution to rationalization and endoflife ensuring clarity on scope cost and ownership.
Ensure TCO and investment discipline
Make total cost of ownership visible andoptimised including run changelicenses servicesand future cost implications.
Operating model & process standardization
Manages theIT & DataPlaybook which describes our ways-of-working.
Define and continuously improve core IT ways of working (demand management stakeholder management lifecycle management portfolio management incidentsdevelopmentetc...).
Standardize templates routines and metrics to improve quality predictability and speed.
Drive pragmatic continuous improvement (minimum bureaucracy maximum clarity).
Quality compliance & risk coordination
Ensure IT practices align with regulations and internal policies (including data privacy requirements).
Partner with Security Risk and Compliance to embed controls in delivery and operations.
Support audit readiness through clear evidence ownership and remediation tracking.
What success looks like (first 6-12 months)
A smooth execution cadence is in place across planning governance reporting and follow-up.
IT priorities are transparent aligned and actively managed (including trade-offs and dependencies).
Leadership decisions are faster because they are well-prepared and data-driven.
Standardized ways of working improve predictability quality and delivery follow-through.
Compliance is embedded in processes rather than handled as last-minute checks.
Who you are
You are a structured outcome-driven leader who canoperateat executive level while staying close enough to execution to ensure momentum and delivery.
You bring:
10 years of experience in IT leadership strategy execution governance portfolio management or operational excellence.
Strong understanding of IT governance performance management and operating models.
Experience with portfolio lifecycle management (prioritization planning trackingvalueand risk oversight).
Exposure to compliance data privacy and audit contexts with ability to translate requirements into practical controls.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence without formal authority.
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn complex inputs into clear options and decisions.
Ability to work with pace clarity and discretion in a role close to the CDIO and leadership team.
Fluency in English (Swedish is a plus depending on the organization).
Nice to have
Experience from a global product company regulated environment or complex enterprise IT landscape.
Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL COBIT Lean/Agile governance or OKR-based execution.
Experience implementing standardized reporting portfolio tools or governance routines at scale.
Practical information
Reporting line: Chief Digitalization and Information Officer
Location: Stockholm hybrid
Send your application (CV/LinkedIn profile) and a short note on why this role fits you.
Apply today!
We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So if you want to change lives while growing your own career wed love to hear from you.
Where we stand:
We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators better problem solvers and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.
Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity human dignity and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age veteran status ancestry or national or ethnic origin.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
About Company
Communication apps, speech generating devices, eye trackers and eye gaze/eye-controlled devices for people with disabilities and special needs who require AAC.
