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Securitas Operation Centre
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Securitas Group
Securitas
is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, we offer a broad portfolio of value-enhancing services and solutions integrated across the security value chain – from on-site services to advanced monitoring, comprehensive risk prediction and advisory services.
With around employees in 44 markets, our innovative, holistic approach with local and global expertise makes us a trusted business partner to many of the world's best-known companies. Benefiting from almost nine decades of deep experience and guided by our values of
integrity
,
vigilance
, and
helpfulness
, we create sustainable value by helping our clients optimize their operations and protect what matters most - their people and assets.
Securitas business is organized in 3 operational divisions each with its own IT/IS organization. Securitas Europe has launched its transformation program which includes the implementation of new platforms and new services delivered from a European or global centralized team.
The 24 European countries are managed on IT/IS through 3 Clusters. To ensure the implementation of the Securitas Europe strategy in the alignment of working methods, processes and systems, in each Cluster we have domain delivery owner responsible of alignment, rationalization. The proximity of our IT services to the business in the countries is a key factor of success for Securitas.
In this context we are recruiting a
Securitas Operation Centre (SOC) IT Country Lead
for
Germany
.
About The Role
The
SOC IT Country Lead
serves as a strategic interface between the IT department and the SOC Business to identify, surface, and shape demand. This role involves advising business partners on technology strategies, educating stakeholders about IT processes, roles, products, and capabilities, and resolving business issues. Additionally, the manager will oversee and coordinate cross-domain teams to ensure cohesive and effective operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic interface between IT and SOC Business to stimulate, surface, and shape demand.
- Advisory Role: Serve as an advisor to business to shape their technology strategies and educate partners about IT processes, roles, products, and capabilities.
- Issue Resolution: Identify, evaluate, and resolve business issues across all functional areas within IT.
- Budget Management: Manage budgets effectively to support IT and SOC initiatives.
- Problem Solving: Work on abstract and complex problems, providing solutions across all IT functional areas.
- Technical Expertise: Possess extensive technical (SOC) knowledge, act as a point of contact to share the information about business area.
- Leadership: Exhibit leadership qualities to assigned group(s) within IT according to the Securitas Leadership Framework.
- Strategy Implementation: Implement the Global SOC Digital IT strategy to improve the performance of all SOCs through the adoption of best practice business processes and technology standardization.
- Cross-Domain Team Management: Oversee and coordinate cross-domain teams to ensure cohesive and effective operations, fostering collaboration and alignment across various functions.
- Business alignment: Champion to the Business for identifying and driving innovative IT solutions while being a strong interface to the European SOC Digital IT Organization.
Job specific tasks
- Define and communicate project milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to executive team, department leads, support staff, and end users.
- Communicate business needs with technology solutions team to gain alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
- Communicate with other executives regarding costs, value and risk-potential of IT projects.
- Lead the local SOC Digital IT team, responsible for the day-to-day support and new project/product development for the SOC operations teams.
- Deep understanding of application portfolio, IT strategy and roadmap, and business priorities.
- Drive and own the Cyber Security Program (SRP) for the SOC.
- Understand industry including financials, market trends, opportunities, and threats.
- Work together with the SOC Digital IT SDO on business case development including identifying metrics that drive value.
- Knowledge of required technologies (including 3rd party solutions).
- Ensure, contribute to and participate in service documentation and compliance according to relevant standard guidelines (ITIL, ITSM and security processes).
- Managerial duties, including budget management, resource augmentation, relationship building with vendors and external teams, and resource allocation.
- Manage program and project initiatives.
- Track ROI for business initiatives including cost, benefits, and risk.
- Gather high-level business requirements and define scope during initial discovery by conducting meetings/interviews and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners.
- Maintain up-to-date awareness of the current and future directions of the industry and associated technologies, and, where appropriate, makes recommendations for implementation of new/upgraded systems and technologies.
- Combines a general knowledge of multiple technology areas with knowledge of the targeted business function to define and document the business requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of multiple business functions and initiatives to identify where conflicts/synergies exist between technologies and business functions.
- Ensure alignment with the IT Organization (SDO's), Application - and Infrastructure Services functions.
- Have hands on approach in solving issues and incidents, support the users in installations, knowledge transfer, instructions, training and testing.
- Follow up on incidents and changes, processed by 2nd and 3rd line support.
- Participate in the 24/7 support team.
Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of experience within Information Technology including leading large, complex IT Projects and team leadership at a country or regional level.
- Working experienced with Project Management methodologies (E.g. Agile, Scrum, Prince2, PMBOK etc.), Web Technologies & Integration Platforms, Microsoft technologies, and cybersecurity principles would be essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Vocational Degree in ICT combined with related experience might be considered as well.
- Experience with Field Mobility solutions and good knowledge of physical security industry would be needed.
- Experience with alarm - receivers and receiving platforms is a plus.
- Good balance of experience from both the Infrastructure & Application areas.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, strategy, and alignment with business objectives.
- Ability to lead and navigate in environments during change.
- High proficiency in English and German.
Location
Role is located in
Berlin
or
Mannheim
office in Germany. Hybrid working is possible, but we require regular presence in the office.
What we offer?
At
Securitas
we believe in doing the right thing and doing it well. For our customers and our employees. Our employees come from all walks of life and bring with them a multitude of talents and perspectives. We aim for diverse representation throughout the company, and we are committed to equal pay, safe working conditions, gender balance and an inclusive work environment with a wide range of skills and development opportunities.
If you have a
strategic mind, problem-solving
ability, good understanding of
future technologies
and would like to develop your carrier in SOC area in complex international organization - do not hesitate to apply
Chief Information Officer – Securitas Technology Europe
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Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimise organisations across industries. With more than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries, we deliver innovative technology platforms and services that make the world a safer place.
Role Purpose
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the IT strategy, operations, and transformation agenda for the Securitas Technology Division across Europe. This senior leadership role is accountable for enabling business growth, modernising core systems, driving operational efficiency, and strengthening cybersecurity and compliance. The remit spans European infrastructure, enterprise applications, technology-specific platforms, SOC IT, and M&A integration, with both strategic and operational responsibilities. The CIO will act as a strategic business partner, driving transformation and influencing priorities across a complex, matrixed environment.
IT Pillar Framework
The Technology Division CIO Will Support The Business Across Five Key IT Pillars, Ensuring Strategic Alignment, Operational Excellence, And Value Delivery Across All Areas Of IT Responsibility
Core IT
– Encompasses End User Services and Infrastructure, primarily delivered by Global IT (GITS) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) under defined SLAs and cost chargeback models, within the European region.
Enterprise Information Services
– Includes enterprise-wide systems such as HRIS, Finance/ERP, and other cross-business platforms. Delivery may vary by geography through divisional or country IT teams.
Technology-Specific Applications
– Covers applications used specifically within the Technology Division, including Field Service & Project Scheduling ("Tech Platform"), CPQ, Product Design & Development, and Manufacturing systems, focused on European operations.
SOC IT
– Focused on harmonisation, modernisation, and architectural alignment of SOC-related IT platforms, driving efficiency and standardisation across European SOC operations.
M&A and Transformation
– Encompasses IT due diligence, integration planning, and post-deal closure transformation to ensure seamless business continuity and value realisation in the European context. Project Aurora, ERP Implementations and broader IT transformation are top priorities, including separation of shared systems and building new teams in key European countries.
Scope of Responsibility
Leadership & Culture
Serve as the IT leader for the Technology Division in Europe, reporting to the Division President (solid line) and Technology Global CIO (dotted line).
- Lead divisional and country IT teams across Europe, fostering a "One Securitas" culture of professionalism, accountability, and innovation.
- Develop IT talent and build technical competencies across the European organisation.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, steering committees, and executives to align IT with business priorities in Europe.
- Navigate and influence within a matrix environment, collaborating across business units and IT organisations.
Core IT & Enterprise Systems
- Oversee delivery of End User Services and Infrastructure, managed by Global IT (GITS) and MSPs under defined SLAs and cost chargeback models, within Europe.
- Provide Technology Division insight and requirements into enterprise platforms (HRIS, ERP, Finance, and other cross-business systems), whether delivered by divisional or country IT in Europe.
- Ensure alignment and interoperability between divisional systems and Group IT standards in the European context.
Technology-Specific Applications
- Own and oversee critical Technology Division applications for Europe, including:
- Field Service & Project Delivery platforms ("Tech Platform")
- Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ)
- Product Design & Development systems
- PowerBI and other Reporting Applications
- Third party integration platforms
SOC IT
- Lead harmonisation, modernisation, and architectural standardisation of IT platforms supporting SOCs.
- Collaborate with SOC Centres of Excellence and Services to standardise operations, align to global KPIs, and drive efficiency.
- Define and support Technology specific services and systems supported by the European SOCs to ensure efficient delivery of Technology services to our clients.
- Contribute to the roadmap for a Global SOC (GSOC) platform supporting multinational client needs.
M&A and Transformation
- Act as IT lead for Technology Division M&A activity in Europe, including due diligence and post-deal closure integration/separation activities.
- Govern IT projects to ensure value realisation after go-live, with clear alignment to business outcomes in Europe.
- Align divisional IT strategy and roadmap with both Technology Global IT and Group IT, with a focus on European priorities.
Financial & Vendor Management
- Manage the Technology Division IT budget and financial chargeback models.
- Own divisional IT vendor relationships and AMS contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality.
- Drive commercial accountability across IT initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven track record as a senior IT leader (CIO, Divisional CIO, or equivalent) in matrixed organisations, ideally with European scope.
- Deep experience across IT domains: infrastructure, enterprise systems, and business-specific applications.
- Strong capability in vendor management, outsourcing, and AMS contracts.
- Demonstrated success in IT transformation, modernisation, and digital initiatives.
- Commercially astute with experience managing large budgets and cost optimisation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at C-suite level.
- Ability to lead multicultural, dispersed teams while driving cultural alignment.
- Knowledge of governance frameworks, IT architecture standards, and cybersecurity compliance.
- Experience operating as a business advisor with client-facing presence.
- Ability to operate in a matrix environment is essential.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in progressive IT leadership roles, including divisional or European responsibility.
- Background in technology services, security, or engineering-led industries desirable.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GDPR, SOX, ISO critical.
- Experience in M&A actions strongly critical.
- Certifications in IT governance, architecture, or project management (e.g., ITIL, TOGAF, PMP) advantageous.
- Experience with cybersecurity and AI desirable
Success Metrics / What Good Looks Like in First 12–18 Months
- Establish strong business partnerships with Technology Europe Division, Region and Country leaders
- First tranche of IT Transformation delivered (e.g., migration, consolidation) onto the new Aurora platform.
- Measurable increase in IT maturity / governance / process discipline in Europe.
- Established strong IT leadership and organisational culture with the Technology European teams and engagement with Group and Services IT organizations.
- Transforming current IT teams to become the trusted advisors to the business with extended technical capabilities in key European countries.
Location / Travel / Working Conditions
- Primary base: Europe – UK, Sweden, France, Germany
- Expected travel: 35%
- Language: Fluency in English required
Why Join Us?
Shape the IT strategy of a global technology division within a market-leading security provider. Influence infrastructure, enterprise applications, product platforms, and services innovation. Drive modernisation, digital transformation, and global harmonisation at scale. Lead an international IT organisation with strong executive sponsorship and benefit from a competitive executive package and long-term career growth.
Our People Promise – Securitas Technology EVP
Join a values-driven, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We offer clear career pathways, growth opportunities, recognition for achievements, and a global, collaborative team. You'll do purposeful work that makes the world safer, with support for innovation and sustainability.
As Part Of Our EVP, We Offer
- Career pathways and growth opportunities
- A global, values-driven team
- Recognition for achievements
- Inclusive, collaborative culture
- Purposeful work that makes the world safer
- Support for innovation and sustainability
Securitas Technology is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are welcome.