Be part of defining how cloud and ecosystem services accelerate innovation across Visma

At Visma, we’re home to over 180 software companies, all working to build solutions that make a difference in people’s lives and work. Our Product Development (PD) organisation supports these companies by offering world-class services, frameworks, and technical leadership. the Cloud and Ecosystem department is a cornerstone in making this happen.

We’re now looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to take on the role of Director of Cloud and Ecosystem. In this role, you’ll lead a team of 50+ talented individuals and report directly to Visma’s CTO, while working closely with leaders across Visma’s product and tech landscape.

This is a key leadership role where you’ll help define how we evolve our cloud and ecosystem services to better support Visma’s software companies and by extension, our millions of customers across Europe and Latin America.   

Key responsibilities:

Cloud strategy and operations

• Drive public cloud adoption, onboarding, migration, modernization, and optimization across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OVHCloud. (~55% of Visma’s revenue is from public cloud)

• Guide and evolve VCDM (Visma Cloud Delivery Model), a recommended way of developing and operating cloud software, used by teams responsible for ~25% of Visma’s ARR, ensuring alignment with AI and emerging tech trends

• Oversee the Connect Ecosystem used by 150+ Visma companies: Connect IdP/SSO, Developer Portal, App Store, Visma Authenticator, and Flows (no-code platform)

• Ensure all cloud and ecosystem services are scalable, discoverable, easy to adopt, fit for purpose and achieves business outcomes for the Visma group

 Leadership and culture

• Recognize and develop technology talent across Visma

• Build and strengthen technical communities, including the Product Development Architecture Board

• Support technical competence development across Visma

• Build and strengthen a professional, proud and innovative engineering culture

 Strategic partnership and risk management

• Identify, communicate, and help manage technology risks and opportunities for Visma

• Serve as a close strategic partner to the CTO and represent them in key forums when needed

Your profile:

We believe this role is ideal for someone who has a strong foundation in modern software development, thrives in complex environments, and enjoys connecting people, platforms, and strategies.

• Have in-depth knowledge of many areas within modern product development

• Are a hands-on leader who can both shape vision and have a history of delivering real value

• Having a vision for what good product development and software engineering looks like and how to get there

• Are a skilled communicator who can engage and align a wide range of stakeholders

• Have excellent coaching and leadership skills, with experience leading technical teams

• Have a strong understanding of the industry and a keen eye on emerging trends

• Have experience working in or with decentralised organisations is a plus

What we offer

At Visma, we combine the best of two worlds: the scale and ambition of a European tech group with the agility and heart of independent software companies.

• Have a direct impact on how 180+ companies develop and operate software

• Work closely with a highly skilled and ambitious tech community

• Be trusted with autonomy and empowered to drive real change

• Be part of a diverse, international environment where ideas and collaboration thrive

• Join a team of engaged leaders who care about results and your growth

• We can be flexible about your work location but being based in Norway is preferable

What are the next steps? 

1. Want to apply? We have made the application process easy and hope you will share your CV with us so we can get to know you
2. We'll get back to you! Once you have submitted your application you will get an instant response confirming we have received your application. Once we have evaluated your application you will hear from us again.

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