Chief Software Architect for safety critical communication

Chief Software Architect for safety critical communication (all genders) Job Introduction Frequentis Group with headquarters in Vienna is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. Worldwide, more than 500 customers in some 150 countries with more than 45,000 workstations already trust our know-how and proven experience. We are seeking for a Chief Software Architect accountable for the Air Traffic Management (ATM) IT Voice Solutions system and software architecture. The main responsibilities are the software and system architecture, its alignment with ATM VCS market requirements, our business strategy, and our capabilities to develop and deliver IT voice solutions to our global customer base. Find out more about Voice Communication Solutions (VCS) @ Frequentis Connect WATMC 2021: X10 - First IT VCS - YouTube. Reference: Website Key Tasks Architecture Definition: Accountable for creating the product system and software architecture and its alignment with the business goals and objectives. Bridging the gap between business and product development ensuring that technology investments support and drive business outcomes. Architecture Roadmap: Collaboratively creates the vision, evolution and communicates the VCS software architectural strategy and technical/technological roadmap. Anchors and drives the architecture roadmap into everyday operations. Strategic Planning: Work with leadership teams to translate business strategies into actionable value‑driven business and VCS product capabilities. Transformation Management: Support business transformation efforts by providing insights and guidance into how architecture changes will impact the sales, development, and delivery organization from an architectural perspective. Process Improvement: Analyse, design, and improve business, development, and delivery processes to enhance efficiency and agility in development and delivery. Performance Measurement: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure architecting process and capability effectiveness. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus. 10‑15 years' experience as IT architect in a safety critical or similar environment. Strong understanding of modern IT communication technologies and its challenges. Proven ability to analyse and design architectural processes and capabilities. Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills combined with great interpersonal communication skills. Excellent English language and presentation skills; additional language skills are a plus. Strong team player, having an intercultural mindset, paired with international travel willingness. Our Values Around 2,500 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work‑life‑balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long‑term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know‑how of our employees stable. Frequentis Benefits Working at Frequentis means making the world safer every day and offers you long‑term career opportunities among numerous benefits. These include a working time model based on trust, the possibility to work in a home office or remotely, a choice of IT equipment, a public transport ticket for the Vienna core zone or a reserved parking space, an allowance for meals at the office as well as home office reimbursement, the possibility of a sabbatical, a detailed onboarding programme and multiple programmes for your professional and personal development. Find out more on our career website.