Head of Digital R&D Connectivity Platform

About the role We are looking for a Head of Digital R&D Connectivity Platform to lead the development and operation of Gunnebo IQ , our cloud-based digital platform for connected locking and access solutions. In this role, you will build and lead a high-performing organization, ensuring the platform delivers secure, scalable, and reliable digital services aligned with our product strategy, quality standards, and business goals. What you will do Leadership & Delivery Lead the Gunnebo IQ platform organization, ensuring delivery aligned with product roadmaps Oversee day-to-day operations, performance, and execution capacity Ensure secure device connectivity, monitoring, configuration, and lifecycle management Act as the primary owner of Gunnebo IQ delivery within Safe Storage Team & Capability Development Recruit, onboard, and develop talent within the platform organization Lead, coach, and support high-performing teams Build strong capabilities in cloud platforms, integrations, connectivity, and digital security Collaborate closely with Product, Firmware, Cloud, and Application teams Ways of Working & Improvement Define and continuously improve development and operational processes Ensure adherence to architecture, security, and engineering best practices Support effective collaboration in a matrix organization Performance & Financial Responsibility Own budget planning, cost control, and financial follow-up Monitor platform performance, reliability, and delivery outcomes Provide transparency on capacity, cost, and value delivered What we are looking for Required experience 8–10+ years in digital product development, software engineering, or tech-driven environments Proven experience leading software or platform teams in agile environments Experience building and operating platform organizations (including mixed sourcing models) Strong understanding of modern software engineering and platform-based delivery Experience managing delivery performance, cost, and capacity Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Nice to have Experience in matrix organizations Budget ownership and financial management experience Background in cloud platforms, IoT, or large-scale software systems Previous roles such as Engineering Manager or Head of Development Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of cloud platforms and SaaS solutions Experience with IoT or connected products is an advantage Solid knowledge of agile development methodologies Understanding of platform security, data protection, and reliability Qualifications University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field Equivalent experience will also be considered Fluent English Employees benefit from a competitive salary, strong pension contributions, and a wide range of benefits designed to support their overall well-being. Life at Gunnebo is about embarking on a journey of personal growth and development. You are empowered to explore new opportunities as you progress within our organisation. At Gunnebo, we take immense pride in our work and the impact we have on people's lives, creating a safer world. More importantly, we are a community, offering you a dynamic environment where collaboration, sustainability, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.