Peter Wallner

Head of ICT Department

Sankt Pölten, Austria

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Head of ICT Department

Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten

  • Overall management of ICT infrastructure and services at UKP
  • Ensuring a highly available, secure, and high-performance IT environment
  • Planning, controlling, and continuously optimizing IT processes
  • Adapting and evolving the IT strategy in line with clinical requirements
  • Central point of contact for coordination between ICT, hospital management, and departments
  • Interface between the state health agency and regional leadership for implementing strategic IT directives
  • Ensuring efficient cross-departmental collaboration
  • Building, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Representing the ICT department in interdisciplinary committees and projects
  • Leading digitalization, innovation, and infrastructure projects
  • Managing IT projects with regard to cost, time, and quality
  • Ensuring compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS/NIS2)
  • Implementing and monitoring security measures to minimize risks
  • Analyzing, optimizing, and automating IT-supported workflows
  • 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 UKP
  • Identifying and integrating new technologies to improve patient care
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing ICT team
  • Fostering an innovation-friendly and collaborative work culture
  • Advising clinical and administrative areas on technology solutions
  • Supporting digital transformation and rollout of new IT services
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 7 months
Saint Pölten, Austria
On-site

Founder

Allzeit consulting and solutions

Specializations

  • Project management across various sectors
  • Consulting and analysis in public and private domains
  • Special focus on the healthcare sector Project Experience
  • Hospital information systems (HIS projects): implementation, optimization, and migration of HIS solutions

Professional Experience

  • ERP projects: rollout and customization of ERP systems for process optimization
  • Digitalization projects for SMEs: supporting small and medium enterprises in their digital transformation Technical Expertise
  • Database management and interface development: creating and optimizing database solutions and seamless integration of IT systems
  • System integration: connecting heterogeneous IT systems to increase efficiency
  • SAP IS-H med: experience with SAP’s healthcare module Website: [link]
Jun 2021 - Present
4 years 2 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Founder and Board Member

Kuhbus Charity – Association to support children in need

  • Planning and executing fundraising activities to financially support and empower children in need
  • Leading and setting strategic direction for the association to ensure sustainable impact
  • Overseeing operational execution of association goals and projects
  • Advising and actively supporting specific tasks and initiatives
Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 7 months
Austria

Coach / National Team Handball Austria

Austrian Handball Federation

  • Identifying and fostering young talents and selecting players for the national team
  • Creating and implementing training plans to improve players’ physical, technical, and tactical skills
  • Analyzing games and opponents to develop and refine game strategies and tactics
  • Planning and conducting training sessions for optimal tournament preparation
  • Providing support and coaching during international competitions for peak performance
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024
3 years 1 month
Saint Pölten, Austria

Deputy ICT Manager

Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten

  • Leading IT infrastructure and services to ensure smooth operations
  • Monitoring and controlling performance and outcome quality of the IT department
  • Central interface between IT, hospital management, and cross-disciplinary departments
  • Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Leading digitalization initiatives and innovation projects in the hospital
  • Planning, implementing, and managing technology transformation processes
  • Responsible for IT security and compliance with all relevant data protection and regulations
  • Implementing and monitoring security policies to protect sensitive patient data
  • Analyzing, optimizing, and automating IT-supported processes to boost efficiency
  • Introducing innovative solutions to enhance IT operations
  • Responsible for IT budget planning with a focus on cost efficiency
  • Strategic resource allocation to optimize department performance
  • Developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with hospital goals
  • Planning and executing directives from hospital leadership and the state health agency
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing IT team
  • Promoting both technical expertise and soft skills for continuous competency growth
  • Providing expert 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

Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten

  • Leading the SAP working group with strategic and operational oversight
  • Efficient resource allocation and targeted staff development within the team
  • Central interface with clinical departments and support 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 concept to execution
  • Managing and coordinating IT projects with external service providers
  • Ensuring compliance with quality, time, and budget requirements
  • Planning, executing, and sustaining digitalization initiatives in the hospital
  • Introducing innovative IT solutions for efficiency and process optimization
  • Designing and implementing SAP modules, especially SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med, in clinical settings
  • Customizing and optimizing SAP processes for better hospital integration
  • Programming and adapting SAP modules and documents to specific needs
  • Customizing to improve system usability and efficiency
  • Coordinating integration projects to connect various IT systems at the university hospital
  • Ensuring seamless communication between clinical and administrative applications
  • Full project responsibility including budget planning and monitoring
  • Efficient resource management to ensure economic delivery
  • Organizing and delivering training for effective use of new systems and technologies
  • Enhancing digital competence of staff through practice-oriented training
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
6 years 7 months
Krems an der Donau, Austria

Sports Director

Handball Performance Center UHK Krems

  • Sports leadership for the entire youth division
  • Organizational development of the club
  • Managing and developing staff (volunteer and salaried)
  • Liaison with politics and industry
  • Representing stakeholders’ interests
  • Full project and budget control
May 2015 - Dec 2022
7 years 8 months
Austria

Chairman Rules & Referees Commission

Lower Austria Handball Association

  • Chairing the Rules and Referees Commission of the Lower Austria Handball Association
Dec 2013 - Dec 2022
10 years 1 month
Vienna, Austria

Referee

Austrian Handball Federation

  • National referee for the Austrian Handball Federation
Sep 2009 - May 2012
2 years 9 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Lecturer in Medical Informatics

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Jun 2008 - May 2015
7 years
Saint Pölten, Austria

Sports Director

Falken St. Pölten

  • Team manager for the top league team
  • Squad planning, contracts, and transfers
  • Budget creation
  • Marketing
Aug 2006 - Dec 2015
9 years 5 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Coach

Falken St. Pölten

  • Training and coaching various handball teams
Aug 2005 - May 2016
10 years 10 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Senior Healthcare Consultant

University Hospital

  • Specialized in project management for hospital information systems (HIS)
  • Designing, implementing, and supporting IT projects for process optimization in healthcare
  • Managing and coordinating digitalization projects in clinical settings
  • IT project management with external partners, including vendor and technology provider management
  • Designing and implementing SAP modules focused on SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med
  • Programming and customizing SAP modules, documents, and clinic-specific requirements
  • Coordinating projects for seamless integration of IT systems at 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 delivering training for optimal use of new IT systems and technologies
  • Promoting digital competence and hands-on training for hospital staff
Dec 2004 - Dec 2010
6 years 1 month
Saint Pölten, Austria

Managing Director

König Lakatos Wallner OGH

  • Designing and executing events and festivals
Oct 2004 - Aug 2005
11 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Nurse

University Hospital

  • Department: 3rd Medical Department – Invasive Cardiology
Sep 2000 - Dec 2005
5 years 4 months
Saint Pölten, Austria

Paramedic

Red Cross

  • Lead paramedic of the emergency ambulance service in St. Pölten
Oct 1999 - Sep 2000
1 year
Haag, Austria

Civil Service Worker

Red Cross

  • Emergency medical technician

Summary

I bring diverse leadership experience in IT and healthcare, backed by a strong academic background. I have led ICT departments in clinical and consulting settings by developing innovative digital strategies and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. My expertise spans from SAP and hospital information system implementations to ERP system transformations, always with an eye on cost-effective project delivery and regulatory compliance.

I also value mentoring and team building, having coached and nurtured talent in various fields including sports and healthcare. My work is built on clear communication, deep technical insight, and a passion for driving digital transformation in complex environments.

Peter Wallner – IT expert in healthcare digitalization

Leadership of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, process optimization, ICT strategy and IT budgeting in a highly connected hospital environment.

CEO – Allzeit Consulting and Solutions Freelance consulting focusing on hospital information system projects, ERP rollouts, public sector digitalization, and SME transformation

Specialized in i.s.h.med, system integration, customizing, interface development, and Digital Health projects Specializations Hospital Information Systems (HIS): design, implementation, optimization, migration

IT Strategy & Architecture: development of sector-specific ICT roadmaps

System Integration & Interfaces (HL7, FHIR, proprietary)

IT Security & Compliance Management (including NIS/NIS2)

Budget and resource planning in complex IT environments

Project management using traditional and agile methods (PMI-oriented)

Technologies & Tools

SAP: IS-H, i.s.h.med, ABAP, customizing

Clinical IT: HL7, KIM, PACS integration, e-medication

ITSM & Infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows 11, network security

Project methods: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, basic PRINCE2

Data integration: SQL-based reporting, KQL, data quality management

Target Groups & Industries

Hospitals & healthcare providers

Public institutions & authorities

SMEs with digitalization needs

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2018 - Jul 2020

Middlesex University

Master of Science, Business Law, Economics / General Management, Financial Management, International Relations, Marketing · Business and Administration · London, United Kingdom

Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

Middlesex

Master of Business Administration, Financial Management, Marketing, Organization and Management, Human Resources, Economics · Management and Administration · London, United Kingdom

Aug 2001 - Jul 2004

School of Health and Nursing

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

Certifications & licenses

CONVERSATION SKILLS AND ARGUMENTATION

LGA Academy

RHETORIC

LGA Academy

MASTER COACH

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

ABAP / PMD SAP

I.S.H.MED CERTIFIED CONSULTANT

SAP

ERC ALS PROVIDER

University Clinic Vienna

EMERGENCY SKILLS: IV ACCESS AND INFUSION

Red Cross

DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND NURSING

School of Health and Nursing

EMT CERTIFICATION

Red Cross

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Red Cross

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