Head of IT Platforms

Head of IT Platforms - GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of IT Platforms to lead our senior Nordic team of 10 professionals. This pivotal role will oversee the company's internal IT platforms and infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and driving innovation across our organization.
 

Why should you join us?

GlobalConnect is one of the leading providers of digital infrastructure solutions in the Nordics, with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry and be part of a company that is at the forefront of digital transformation. Additionally, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the IT industry, we encourage you to join us. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of skilled IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Oversee and maintain the company's internal network, servers, backup services, and storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans, roadmaps, and budgets for the IT platforms and infrastructure, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Conduct daily stand-up meetings, coordinating tasks, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the team.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for other departments, representing the IT platforms team and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
  • Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Oversee the building of new internal infrastructure platforms.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation within the IT platforms and infrastructure.
  • Promote a pan-Nordic mindset, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the Nordic regions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an IT management role, preferably within the IT or telecommunications industry.
  • Proven track record in leading and managing high-performing teams, with strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent understanding of IT platforms, infrastructure, and related technologies, including networks, servers, backup systems, and storage solutions.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Personality Traits

The ideal candidate should possess an engaging and motivating leadership style, capable of inspiring and empowering team members to achieve their full potential. With a project leader mindset, you should have a structured and organized approach to managing tasks and initiatives. As a strategic thinker, you should be able to see the big picture and align IT initiatives with broader organizational goals. Trustworthiness and transparency are essential, fostering an environment of trust and open communication within the team. Additionally, adaptability and resilience are crucial, enabling you to navigate change and uncertainty with composure and decisiveness.
 

Location

This position is based in Stockholm or Uppsala, Sweden.

If you possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and personality traits, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

GlobalConnect is owned by EQT and is the fastest growing provider of connectivity solutions and digital infrastructure across Northern Europe. We are the result of recent mergers between Broadnet, GlobalConnect and IP-Only - now operating as one company in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Finland. Our 1 600 employees ensure that we are the main challenger on each market by delivering secure and future proof solutions to some of the world’s largest companies as well as to private households. And everything in between.

We have helped develop and digitize societies across the Nordics for more than two decades. Our purpose is what drives us to continue - turning visions into reality by empowering society with connectivity.

Location: 

Uppsala, SE, 753 19

Location: 

Uppsala, SE, 753 19

With GlobalConnect being present in both Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Germany we have employees from many nationalities. We connect people and organizations across society. It starts with the foundation of our digital infrastructure and ends with all the things we enable. We strive to simplify the complicated and live by our customer promise and internal value-led behaviors - being E A S Y to work with (Expertise, Available, Speed, You).