At Scandic, we believe in creating great hotel experiences for the many people. As the leading hotel company in the Nordics, we are proud of our strong financial foundation, our commitment to sustainability, and our bold ambitions for the future. With Vision 2030 as our compass, we are investing in technology, innovation, and people.
Please note: This job ad is just a teaser – we will start the recruitment process after the summer ☀️ If you’re interested in learning more, please submit your application and we’ll get back to you in mid-August.
This is a new role where you’ll play a key part in driving the technical direction of our hotel and distribution systems – the very core of our guest experience. From booking platforms to payment solutions, channel management and pricing, you’ll ensure that our technology supports both operational excellence and strategic growth. You’ll lead a small, senior team with full line management responsibility. In addition to driving the technical roadmap, you’ll oversee daily operations, manage key technology partnerships and ensure that our platforms are stable, secure, and cost-effective.
Who are you?
We believe you are a senior IT leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for building and improving business-critical systems. You are confident in both strategic and operational settings and thrive in a role where technology meets business.
You likely bring:
- Proven leadership experience in IT, preferably within hospitality, retail, or a similar industry
- A background in managing application landscapes, including ERP, POS, or e-commerce platforms
- Experience in system governance, application lifecycle management, and vendor collaboration
- Familiarity with pricing, distribution, and revenue management systems
- The ability to work across both digital and physical touchpoints
- A structured and methodical approach, with strong process and delivery focus
- Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English
- A degree in computer science, system development, or a related technical field
About Scandic:
Scandic Hotels is highly committed and proactive when it comes to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. We are also a responsible corporate citizen and actively engaged in sustainability efforts. We have a long history of driving sustainability action in the hospitality industry. With around 20 000 team members, over 10 million guests and 4 million meetings a year – we have great power to drive transformation and inspire change at scale, for a better and more sustainable tomorrow.
Our HQ is situated in newly renovated spaces right by Hagaparken on Sveavägen 167 in Stockholm. We love to be in the office but are a flexible workplace and offer a hybrid setup that suits our team members. Join in on our warm and inclusive culture and take part in all our different social activities.
How to Apply:
Please note, we are on vacation and will not be able to connect with you before mid-August. We wish you a lovely summer!
- Applications are welcome in either Swedish or English.
- Please note that we are unable to provide relocation assistance and will prioritize applicants already based in Stockholm.
- Due to GDPR, applications can only be submitted through our website.
We’re excited to hear from you soon!
