IT Director

Volta Medical is an innovative, data-inspired US and European-based startup aimed at creating and bringing to the market cutting-edge AI software products to revolutionize interventional cardiac electrophysiology.

Volta has created a data collection and enrichment ecosystem for curated EP lab data which is fed into a physician validated, machine learning methodology to support complex AF solutions. Our newest technology, Volta AF-Xplorer, is a data-driven AI decision support system that easily integrates into the standard physician workflow, providing a patient-tailored approach to complex AF and AT procedures.

Our dynamic, innovative team is made up of 140 collaborators in the EU and USA from a wide variety of backgrounds including engineers, business professionals and physicians, working together to develop AI solutions that help electrophysiologists help patients.

Our values

Be a pionee r : Be brave. Don’t be scared of researching, exploring, trying and sometimes failing.

Improve patients’ lives : Create products to provide electrophysiologists with the best user-experience possible, to help them improve the lives of patients.

Strive for excellence : Push yourselves to deliver the highest quality in everything you do. Learn from your mistakes and aim for the best.

Collaborate as a team : Welcome to a multidisciplinary and a diversified team ! Try to understand people from different cultures and environments. Confront your ideas and have fun !

Missions

We are looking for an experienced individual to act as our IT Director. Your main responsibilities will be to :

• Define the IT strategy aligned with the company's goals : develop an IT roadmap supporting business objectives.
• Plan and manage the IT budget : allocate resources and control expenditures.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure : ensure robustness, scalability, and efficiency.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of systems and networks : monitor system performance and implement security measures.
• Establish security policies to protect sensitive data : develop and enforce IT security policies and conduct audits.
• Manage IT risks and ensure compliance with regulations : identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise the development and deployment of internal and external applications : oversee the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure regular maintenance and updates of applications : schedule updates and address issues promptly.
• Recruit, train, and mentor IT team members : build a skilled team and provide professional development.
• Implement effective technical support for internal users : develop a responsive IT support system.
• Ensure quick resolution of technical issues : establish troubleshooting procedures.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that can benefit the company : stay updated on industry trends and assess new technologies.
• Implement innovation projects to improve processes and products : lead technology integration initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the company's IT projects : define project scopes and manage timelines and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and allocated budgets : monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Work closely with R&D, QARA, Marketing, Field, Operations, Legal and other teams to align IT initiatives with business needs : collaborate to understand and support IT requirements.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams : translate technical concepts and ensure clear communication.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with IT service and solution providers : select vendors and manage performance.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of services provided : monitor vendor services and address issues
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of IT systems and processes : document configurations and procedures.
• Provide regular reports to management on the status of systems and IT projects : prepare and present IT performance and project reports.

Profile

• You have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• You have relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL)
• You have 10 to 15 years in IT, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries is preferred.
• You have a background in startups or rapidly growing companies.
• You have expertise in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure (networks, servers, databases).
• You have strengths in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• You have proven leadership and team management.
• You have expertise in project planning and execution.
• You have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
• You have strategic IT planning aligned with business goals.
• You have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• You have a collaborative nature with cross-functional teams.
• You have adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Recruitment process

• HR phone interview - (30’)
• Interview with our CEO - (60')
• Culture Fit Interview with our Global VP People and Volta ambassador - (60')