Head of IT

Promon; Oslo; Remote; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Promon, an Oslo-based cybersecurity company, seeks an experienced Head of IT to own systems design, technology standards, and the sourcing strategy while leading the IT team and reporting to the CFO.

You will govern IT strategy, budgets, vendor relationships, and risk management, partnering with Compliance & Security to ensure continuity. The role supports a Europe-wide remote-enabled setup with travel to Oslo when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading IT in a growth software/tech company.
• Experience designing and implementing system integrations and standards.
• Strong budgeting, vendor negotiations, and supplier management.
• Solid understanding of information security, privacy and continuity.
• Commercial mindset with contractual ICT skills.
• Hands-on leadership with ability to operate at governance and technical levels.

Responsibilities

• Own systems design and information flow across the organization.
• Set technology standards and define sourcing strategy for internal, external, and cloud delivery.
• Lead IT strategy, governance, and capability planning; manage the budget.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage ICT supplier relationships.
• Partner with Compliance & Security on risk, continuity and compliance.

Skills

IT leadership

Budget management

Systems design

Vendor management

Information security

Governance frameworks

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in IT or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Finance tooling

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Promon, we protect the apps people rely on every day. Our award-winning application shielding solutions are trusted globally by some of the world's most impactful companies. As cybersecurity threats evolve and customer expectations rise, sustaining a secure, and well-functioning internal IT environment is critical to how we operate as a company. That's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of IT. In this role, you will combine strategic ownership with a hands-on leadership style. Our Head of IT will report directly to the CFO and line-manage the IT Operations Manager (whom the remainder of the IT Team report to), while working closely with relevant stakeholders across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own systems design as a primary responsibility, including information flow and system integrations across the organization; approve new systems, define technology standards, and set the sourcing strategy across internal, external, and cloud delivery
• Own internal IT strategy, governance, and capability planning - set the internal IT strategy and roadmap, establish a right-sized governance framework (policies, delegated authority, decision forums), and manage the IT capability plan
• Own the IT budget and vendor relationships - manage the total IT budget and investment plan, lead supplier negotiations, and own strategic vendor relationships
• Partner with Compliance & Security on risk and continuity - act as the primary IT contact for operational security and compliance, own ICT third-party risk management, and define continuity and recovery requirements
• Lead the IT team - line-manage the IT Operations Manager (whom the remainder of the IT Team report to), work hands-on with the team during peak periods, and report on IT performance, risk, and cost

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience in IT leadership, including responsibility for strategy, budget, and systems design, gained in a small-to-mid-size, high-growth software or technology company
• Competence with COTS platforms such as ERP, CRM, finance tooling, and the Microsoft Suite
• Strong risk-based decision-making and the ability to optimize a lean IT function
• Working knowledge of information security, privacy, compliance, and business continuity, including experience partnering with a Compliance & Security function
• Commercial and contractual skills, including negotiating and managing ICT supplier agreements
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style, with a degree in IT, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

What We Value

• Clear communication - able to translate technical matters into business terms
• Humility, curiosity, and adaptability over process-heavy habits
• Comfortable operating both at governance level and in the technical details, as needed
• Sound judgment in balancing strategic ownership with the practical realities of a lean IT organization

Why You’ll Thrive As A Promoneer

At Promon you'll be at the forefront of game-changing technology, contributing to world-leading, future-focused innovations. Your contributions will help shape the future as we relentlessly pursue groundbreaking solutions that redefine industry standards.

With our Nordic values, you'll have a chance to immerse in a Nordic work culture renowned for innovation, flat hierarchy, and inclusivity.

You will work with some of the world's leading app security experts and mobile security thought leaders.

Get inspired, chat with our fun and engaging international team - share travel stories, cultural differences, and strange things to eat, while learning more about the world!

We love to celebrate - whether it's birthdays, team wins, reaching milestones, or the joy of holidays, we embrace the spirit of celebration that brings our team closer together.

We value Trust as the foundation of our relationships, foster Curiosity to drive innovation, infuse Fun into our daily work, and inspire Ambition to achieve excellence in all we do.

Where You'll Work

This role is open to remote workers within Europe (Norway, Denmark, UK or Germany preferred), as long as you are available to travel to Oslo to spend time with the IT team and connect with the broader organization as needed.

If you're based in Oslo - you'll find a welcoming, international environment with a bright and fun office space in Vika.

Employment at Promon is contingent upon a satisfactory verification of a general background check, including education and employment verification. Any background verifications will be obtained with written consent from the individual.

Promon is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.