Lead IT Portfolio and Performance
Tobii Dynavox Global
Lead IT Portfolio and Performance
Tobii Dynavox Global
Eye-controlled communication aids and support
Why Join Us?
We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.
At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global companythat has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed.
As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to grow ideas in an unconventional environment. At the same time, you’ll work in a culture of ongoing learning and development, allowing you to constantly expand your area of expertise.
About the role
We are looking for aLead IT Portfolio and Performance to act as the right-hand to theChief Digitalization and Information Officer (CDIO)and run the IT execution engine. The role turns strategy into measurable outcomes through strong governance, disciplined follow-through, and a clear performance cadence.
You will work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and enabling functions (Compliance, Finance, People) to ensure priorities are clear, decisions are well-prepared, and delivery is consistent and transparent. This is a high-trust role with broad visibility—part advisor, part execution leader—ensuring strategic prioritiestranslateinto delivered results.
What you will do
You will drive results through strategy execution, governance, portfolio oversight, process excellence, and compliance coordination.
Strategy execution & planning cadence
Translate IT strategy into roadmaps, OKRs/KPIs, and quarterly/annual execution plans.
Run the planning rhythm (annual planning, QBRs, prioritization cycles, progress checkpoints).
Governance & performance management
Design and run governance forums(roadmap review,projectportfolio review, etc...).
Establish outcome-based performance reporting that leaders use.
Drive accountability through clear owners, timelines, dependencies, and decision logs.
IT portfolio & value management (as applicable)
Maintain portfolio transparency: what we do, why, cost/capacity, benefits, risk, and dependencies.
Run the IT BoardPrepare, structure, andfacilitateIT Board decisions on product and initiative investments, changes, and decommissioning.
Support product lifecycle management
Partner with Product Managers across the full lifecycle — from intake and evolution to rationalization and end‑of‑life — ensuring clarity on scope, cost, and ownership.
Ensure TCO and investment discipline
Make total cost of ownership visible andoptimised, including run, change,licenses, services,and future cost implications.
Operating model & process standardization
Manages theIT & DataPlaybook which describes our ways-of-working.
Define and continuously improve core IT ways of working (demand management, stakeholder management, lifecycle management, portfolio management, incidents,development,etc...).
Standardize templates, routines, and metrics to improve quality, predictability, and speed.
Drive pragmatic continuous improvement (minimum bureaucracy, maximum clarity).
Quality, compliance & risk coordination
Ensure IT practices align with regulations and internal policies (including data privacy requirements).
Partner with Security, Risk and Compliance to embed controls in delivery and operations.
Support audit readiness through clear evidence, ownership, and remediation tracking.
What success looks like (first 6-12 months)
A smooth execution cadence is in place across planning, governance, reporting, and follow-up.
IT priorities are transparent, aligned, and actively managed (including trade-offs and dependencies).
Leadership decisions are faster because they are well-prepared and data-driven.
Standardized ways of working improve predictability, quality, and delivery follow-through.
Compliance is embedded in processes rather than handled as last-minute checks.
Who you are
You are a structured, outcome-driven leader who canoperateat executive level while staying close enough to execution to ensure momentum and delivery.
You bring:
10+ years of experience in IT leadership, strategy execution, governance, portfolio management, or operational excellence.
Strong understanding of IT governance, performance management, and operating models.
Experience with portfolio lifecycle management (prioritization, planning, tracking,valueand risk oversight).
Exposure to compliance, data privacy, and audit contexts, with ability to translate requirements into practical controls.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence without formal authority.
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn complex inputs into clear options and decisions.
Ability to work with pace, clarity, and discretion in a role close to the CDIO and leadership team.
Fluency in English (Swedish is a plus, depending on the organization).
Nice to have
Experience from a global product company, regulated environment, or complex enterprise IT landscape.
Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, Lean/Agile governance, or OKR-based execution.
Experience implementing standardized reporting, portfolio tools, or governance routines at scale.
Practical information
Reporting line: Chief Digitalization and Information Officer
Location: Stockholm, hybrid
Send your application (CV/LinkedIn profile) and a short note on why this role fits you.
Apply today!
We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So, if you want to change lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Where we stand:
We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.
Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Eye-controlled communication aids and support
Tobii Dynavox is a global leader in assistive technology for communication. It designs and provides custom communication aids, including eye-controlled devices that generate speech, and classroom tools, backed by integrated hardware, software, language systems, training, and dedicated support. How it works: their devices use eye-tracking and other interfaces to help people with disabilities express themselves and develop literacy, with accompanying software and services to support clinicians and caregivers. How it differs from competitors: they offer a complete, end-to-end solution—from devices and software to training and funding support—through a worldwide distribution network, addressing a large unmet need and providing extensive support to maximize usage. Their goal is to enable individuals with communication challenges to express themselves, communicate in their own voice, and live more independent lives, benefiting users, families, healthcare systems, and society as a whole.
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