Unilabs is on a multi‐year journey to become Europe's leading diagnostics company. To achieve this, we need to operate our markets, build synergies that leverage our size and scale, and ensure we are best set up to meet the evolving needs of patients, medics and healthcare ecosystems.We are looking to recruit a Head of Architecture, Enterprise & Operations Systems, based inBarcelona, Spain orPorto, Portugal.Purpose of the Role Lead the definition and execution of the enterprise architecture and application strategy for core Enterprise and Operations systems (incl. LIS, RIS, ERP and related platforms), ensuring alignment with business priorities, scalability, and cost efficiency within the UniTech operating model.This role is a cornerstone of UniTech Value Delivery, the global capability to ensure IT solutions deliver value in alignment with global standards across all geographies, thus ensuring a highly heterogeneous landscape evolves into a coherent, platform‐driven ecosystem, enabling scale, cost efficiency and integration of next‐generation capabilities such as AI in clinical and operational workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture LeadershipDefine and govern the target architecture across Enterprise and Operations domainsEnsure standardisation, simplification and scalability of the application landscapeEstablish and enforce architecture principles and guardrails covering security, data protection and regulatory complianceDefine and operate the Technical Design Authority (TDA) as the governing body for architecture decisionsDrive build vs buy decisions and technology selectionOwnership of Enterprise & Operations SystemsOwn the strategy and roadmap for:LISRadiology Information Systems (RIS) and Imaging (incl. Sectra IMD / PACS)ERP / Finance and enterprise platformsCore operational and clinical‐adjacent systemsDrive platform consolidation and modernisation (fit‐to‐standard approach) and a stringent application rationalisation to future‐proof and streamline the technology stack for UnilabsEnsure systems support clinical, operational and regulatory requirementsTechnology Scope (Core Platforms & Ecosystem) Accountable for architecture and coherence across the enterprise technology landscape, including:Enterprise SolutionsMicrosoft ecosystem: Dynamics 365, Azure, Fabric, M365, Defender, etc.Coupa, Nava, Kyriba, Oracle HCMClinical & Operational Systems: LIS, RIS, Imaging platforms (Sectra IMD / PACS)Increasing incorporation of AI solutions (clinical and clinical‐adjacent) into the ecosystemIntegration Layer: Mirth (HL7/FHIR integration), Azure Integration Services (API, messaging, eventing)Integration & Data ArchitectureDefine and drive enterprise integration strategy (API‐first, event‐driven, interoperability standards)Enable scalable, low‐touch integrations across markets and platformsEnsure alignment with data platform strategy (e.g. Azure Fabric) and data governanceValue Delivery & TransformationPartner with peers in Value Delivery to translate business demand into scalable technology solutionsEnsure architectural integrity of major programmes (e.g. LIS modernisation, OneERP, AI enablement)Ensure all major programmes (e.g. LIS modernisation, ERP, AI) are architecturally governed through TDA checkpointsDrive technology simplification and cost efficiencyEnable adoption of AI‐driven capabilities across clinical and enterprise domainsGovernance & Portfolio AlignmentLead architecture governance (TDA) across global and in‐market initiativesEnsure all investments align with target architecture, cost reduction objectives, UniTech operating modelProvide clear technical decision‐making and escalationVendor & Ecosystem ManagementDrive/support strategic vendor selection and partnershipsEnsure vendor solutions align with architecture standards and integration principlesManage technical dependencies across a multi‐vendor ecosystemSuccess MeasuresReduction of application landscape complexity and fragmentationProgress in platform consolidation (LIS, RIS, ERP, enterprise platforms)Increased standardisation and reuse across marketsScalable integration and reduction of point‐to‐point interfacesEffective incorporation of AI capabilities into core workflowsContribution to IT cost reduction targets (−30%)RequirementsProven experience in enterprise architecture leadership in complex, multi‐country environmentsStrong exposure to:Healthcare systems (LIS, RIS, imaging)Enterprise platforms (Microsoft ecosystem, ERP, finance systems)Experience with integration platforms (HL7/FHIR, APIs, middleware)Track record in large‐scale transformation and platform consolidationStrong stakeholder management at executive levelPragmatic, outcome‐driven, balancing standardisation, cost and business needsBenefitsHybrid working model (Porto/Barcelona office & remote flexibility)Opportunity to work on Swiss‐market healthcare and laboratory platforms with real clinical impactInternational, collaborative, and regulated product environmentCompetitive compensation and benefitsLong‐term ownership of a strategic healthcare product#J-18808-Ljbffr