Head of Managed Services
Job Summary
Head of Managed Services
At Icomera we build technology that keeps people connected whiletheyreon the move. Every day our solutions deliver fast reliable internet and digital services on trains trams buses and coaches - supporting millions of passengers across the world.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will take ownership of the continued development of Icomeras managed services. You will define the service strategy operating model and roadmap and lead the transition towards a more structured platform-basedand automated service setup. The role involves close collaboration with product engineering and commercial functions with responsibility for aligning services across a global organization.
At Icomera managed services cover the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of our connectivity and digital services including service design operations and customer-facing performance.
Job type:Full-time
Workplace conditions:Hybrid
Location:Gothenburg Sweden
About theRole
You will lead and develop Icomeras managed services in an international and technically complex environment. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for how managed services are structured developed and governed.
You will operate across strategy leadership and execution. A central part of the role is to transition the service setup from a more operational ticket-driven model to a more structured and scalable approach supported by platform thinking automation and evolving AI capabilities.
You will be responsible for defining the service portfolio including service offerings SLAs and delivery models and ensuring alignment between service capabilities product direction and business needs.
The role involves working closely with stakeholders across product engineering sales and finance as well as coordinating across an international organization with multiple teams and external partners.
Key responsibilities
Inthis role you willbe responsible forthe continued development of managed services ensuring that the service setup is structured scalable and aligned with business needs. You will define how services are designed and delivered whilemaintainingstability in ongoing operations.
You will lead the transition towards a more platform-based and automation-supported setup including the development of service models processes and tooling. A key part of the role is toestablishclear ways of working and ensure consistency across teams and locations.
You will also create alignment across stakeholders ensuring that service delivery development and expectations are clearly defined and understood across the organization.
In addition you will:
- Own and develop ITSM practices processes and governance across the organization
- Drive initiatives related to service performance efficiency and continuous improvement
- Take ownership of ServiceNow as a platform for workflows and service enablement
- Lead and support team leads across multiple service domains
- Ensure SLA adherence and overall service quality globally
- Manage coordination with external suppliers and partners
- Act as a senior point of contact towards internal stakeholders and customers
- Contribute to customer-facing activities such as service reviews and structured follow-ups
Requirements
You bring extensive experience from service management or managed services in a technical environment.You are comfortable operating in complex setups where multiple functions and stakeholders need to stay aligned and where structured approaches are essential.
You also have experience leading and developing managers witha track recordof building strong management teams and creating the conditions for others to succeed.
You have experience of shaping and evolving service organizations including how processes governance and delivery models fit together. You are used to working close to both technology and business and you take a practical approach to turning direction into tangible outcomes.
You have a strongtrack recordof leading change and transformation initiatives with the ability to drive adoption of new ways of working across teams and stakeholders. You are comfortable navigating complexity and bringing structure clarity and direction in evolving environments.
Given the focus of the role it is important that you have worked in environments where services areclosely connectedto software platforms or digital products.
More specifically you have:
- 10 years of experience in service management IT operations or managed services
- Strong experience leading and driving change and transformation initiatives in technical environments including implementation of new operating models or ways of working
- A solid understanding of structured service management frameworks and practices
- Experience working with ServiceNow or similar platforms in a service context
- A background in software-oriented or service-driven environments
- Experience working across functions such as product engineering and business
- A structured approach to execution with the ability to move initiatives forward step by step
- Strong communication skills and experience engaging different stakeholder groups
The following skills we see as meritorious:
- Experience working with automation AIOps or AI-related developments
- Experience from international and distributed organizations
- Exposure to multi-vendor environments or partner-based delivery models
- Background from connectivity SaaS telecom or similar industries
Who You Are
You are experienced in leading change across teams andstakeholders andare able tobuild alignment and drive adoption of new structures processes and ways of working.
You are comfortable working in environments where direction and structure are developed over time and you actively contribute to shaping and driving that change.
You combine a long-term perspective with a practical approach andare able tolead and drive change moving work forward even when conditions are not fully defined.
You take ownership of your area and work in a structured and methodical way whilemaintainingthe ability to collaborate across teams and functions. You communicate clearly and adapt your approach depending on the audience.
You are pragmatic in your decision-making steady in your approach and comfortable operating in an international context where English is the working language.
Our Offer
- Health is important we offera comprehensivehealthpromotion packageto our employees
- Flexible work arrangements work from home for up to two days a week
- Electrical bike lease agreement via net salary deduction
- ITP Pension and collective bargaining agreement
- A social work environment board game nights after works seasonal parties The list goes on!
Practical details:
We will be reviewing applicants ongoing.Icomera welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and we value a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We conduct reference checks and background checks as a standard procedure for all final candidates across all recruitment processes.
Icomera is an employer with a collective agreement withTechSverige. If you have questionstoour local union representatives you may contact them ator.
About Icomera:
Icomera is the worlds leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for trains trams buses and coaches serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicleson a daily basis. TheIcoCrewnow consist of 300 employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg Sweden with main offices in the United States Canada the United Kingdom Germany France Ireland and Italy.
Icomeras vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent companyEquans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74000 employees working across 17 country hubsEquansdelivers customised solutions which connectprotectand energise territories cities buildingsindustriesand transport infrastructures empowering their energy industrial and digital transitions. Visitfor further information.
Required Experience:
Director