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Peter Wallner

ICT Department Manager

Peter Wallner
Sankt Pölten, Austria

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year
Saint Pölten, Austria

ICT Department Manager

St. Pölten University Hospital

  • Overall management of the ICT infrastructure and services at the UKP

  • Ensuring a highly available, secure and high-performance IT environment

  • Planning, controlling and continuously optimizing IT processes

  • Adapting and further developing the IT strategy in line with clinical requirements

  • Main contact for coordination between ICT, hospital management and specialist departments

  • Interface between the regional health agency and the regional management

  • Ensuring efficient cross-departmental collaboration

  • Building, maintaining and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Representing the ICT department in interdisciplinary committees and projects

  • Leading digitization, innovation and infrastructure projects

  • Managing IT projects with regard to cost, time and quality

  • Ensuring compliance with data protection, security and compliance requirements (e.g. NIS/NIS2)

  • Implementing and monitoring security measures to minimize risks

  • Analyzing, optimizing and automating IT-supported processes

  • Introducing innovative solutions to increase efficiency

  • Planning, controlling and monitoring IT budgets and resources

  • Efficient allocation of personnel and financial resources

  • Developing and implementing long-term ICT strategies at the UKP

  • Identifying and integrating new technologies to improve patient care

  • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing ICT team

  • Promoting an innovation-friendly and collaborative work culture

  • Advising clinical and administrative areas on technological solutions

  • Supporting digital transformation and the introduction of new IT services

Jun 2021 - Dec 2024
3 years 7 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Founder and Board Member

Kuhbus Charity – Association for Supporting Children in Need

  • Planning and carrying out fundraising activities to financially support and promote children in need
  • Leading and providing strategic direction for the association to ensure sustainable impact
  • Responsible for the operational implementation of the association's goals and projects
  • Advisory role and active support in specific tasks and initiatives
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
3 years 1 month
Saint Pölten, Austria

Deputy ICT Manager

St. Pölten University Hospital

  • Managing the IT infrastructure and services to ensure smooth operations

  • Monitoring and controlling the performance and output quality of the IT department

  • Acting as key interface between IT, hospital management and interdisciplinary departments

  • Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Leading digitization initiatives and innovation projects in the hospital

  • Planning, implementing and controlling technological transformation processes

  • Responsible for IT security and compliance with all relevant data protection and compliance requirements

  • Implementing and monitoring security policies to protect sensitive patient data

  • Analyzing, optimizing and automating IT-supported processes to increase efficiency

  • Introducing innovative solutions to improve IT operations

  • Responsible for IT budget planning with a focus on cost efficiency

  • Strategic resource allocation to optimize departmental performance

  • Developing and implementing IT strategies in line with the hospital's goals

  • Planning and executing requirements from the hospital management and the regional health agency (LGA)

  • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing IT team

  • Promoting expertise and soft skills for continuous competency development

  • Providing expert knowledge and advice to clinical and administrative departments

  • Supporting the implementation of innovative IT solutions to improve patient care and clinical processes

May 2016 - Dec 2020
4 years 8 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

SAP Team Leader

St. Pölten University Hospital

  • Leading the SAP working group with responsibility for strategic and operational management

  • Efficient resource allocation and targeted staff development within the team

  • Acting as central interface with clinical departments and staff units to optimize IT processes

  • Promoting smooth cross-departmental collaboration

  • Specializing in hospital information systems (HIS) and their implementation

  • End-to-end management of IT projects – from design to delivery

  • Managing and coordinating IT projects in collaboration with external service providers

  • Ensuring compliance with quality, time and budget requirements

  • Planning, executing and sustainably implementing digitization initiatives in the hospital

  • Introducing innovative IT solutions to increase efficiency and optimize processes

  • Designing and implementing SAP modules, especially SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med

  • Adapting and optimizing SAP processes for better integration into hospital operations

  • Programming and customizing SAP modules and documents to specific requirements

  • Customizing to improve user-friendliness and system efficiency

  • Coordinating integration projects to connect various IT systems

  • Ensuring smooth communication between clinical and administrative applications

  • Taking full project responsibility, including budget planning and monitoring

  • Efficiently managing resources to ensure economic implementation

  • Organizing and conducting training for the effective use of new systems and technologies

  • Promoting digital competence among employees through hands-on training

Aug 2005 - May 2016
10 years 10 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Senior Healthcare Consultant

University Hospital

  • Specializing in project management for hospital information systems (HIS)

  • Designing, implementing and supporting IT projects to optimize processes in healthcare

  • Leading and coordinating digitization projects in the clinical environment

  • Managing IT projects with external partners, including overseeing service providers and technology vendors

  • Designing and implementing SAP modules with a focus on SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med

  • Programming and customizing SAP modules, documents and clinic-specific requirements

  • Coordinating projects to seamlessly integrate and connect IT systems in the university hospital

  • Full project responsibility, from requirements analysis through implementation to go-live

  • Budget control and resource management to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery

  • Organizing and conducting training for the optimal use of new IT systems and technologies

  • Promoting digital competence and providing practical continued education for hospital staff

Oct 2004 - Aug 2005
11 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Registered Nurse

University Hospital

  • Worked in the 3rd Medical Department – Invasive Cardiology

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare (20 years) and Government and Administration (3.5 years).

Healthcare
Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (19.5 years), Project Management (19.5 years), Operations (5 years), and Strategy (3.5 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Strategy

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2018 - Jul 2020

Middlesex University

Master of Science in Economics and Administration – not further specified · Economics and Administration · London, United Kingdom

Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

Middlesex University

Master of Business Administration in Management and Administration · Management and Administration · London, United Kingdom

Aug 2001 - Jul 2004

School of Health and Nursing

Diploma in Health and Nursing · Health and Nursing Care · Saint Pölten, Austria

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Communication and Argumentation, LGA Academy

LGA Academy

Rhetoric, LGA Academy

LGA Academy

Mastercoach European Handball Federation

European Handball Federation

A License Coach

Federal Sports Academy

Basic Coach Course

Federal Sports Academy

C License Coach

Austrian Handball Federation

B License Coach, Handball Instructor

Federal Sports Academy

I.S.H.MED Certified Consultant

SAP

ERC as Provider

Vienna University Hospital

Emergency Competence in Vascular Access and Infusion (NKV)

Red Cross

Paramedic

Red Cross

Emergency Medical Technician

Red Cross

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Sankt Pölten, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: ICT Department Manager, Founder and Board Member, Deputy ICT Manager.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is ICT Department Manager at St. Pölten University Hospital.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for St. Pölten University Hospital and Kuhbus Charity – Association for Supporting Children in Need.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Healthcare and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Peter also has some experience in Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Master in Economics and Administration from Middlesex University and a Master in Management and Administration from Middlesex University.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Communication and Argumentation, LGA Academy, Rhetoric, LGA Academy, and Mastercoach European Handball Federation.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Peter?

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