General Manager - Securitas Technology Sweden
Purpose
At Securitas Technology, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge security solutions to a range of global clients. Our mission is to safeguard the future of businesses, integrating advanced technology with human insight to create unrivalled security ecosystems.
Our 13,000+ colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
At Securitas Technology, we believe in celebrating our differences and creating a supportive environment where all voices are welcomed, appreciated and represented. Here, our colleagues are empowered to think big, fail fast and push the boundaries of innovation. As a purpose-led organization, we aspire to make a difference every day, and we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
Securitas Technology’s leadership team represents some of the most experienced professionals across the security industry. These individuals serve our clients and colleagues with their commitment to our mission and relentless pursuit of excellence – both of which help cultivate our success.
Securitas Technology is looking to strengthen its Swedish business with a high calibre General Manager (GM).
The GM will for provide executive leadership to our Technology business in Sweden, and oversee all employees, budgets and operations in country. The GM will also be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to advance the objectives of organic revenue and operating margin growth while continuing to provide integrated solutions and superior service to our clients.
Job Responsibilities
- This position provides leadership to the Securitas Technology division for Sweden.
- This role is also integral part of the Technology European organization, tasked with driving future growth and taking market share in Sweden.
- Full Country P&L responsibility and oversee day-to-day operations.
- Large focus on profitable growth and regular key customer contacts.
- Maintain budgets and optimize expenses.
- Evaluate and improve operations, health and safety, and financial performance.
- Work in partnership with the functions (such as Finance, HR, IT, Sourcing).
- Lead by example and foster a learning culture with organizational health and employee engagement.
- Review activity reports and financial reports to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans if necessary.
- Promote the company to local, regional, national, and international constituencies.
- May need to represent the company at legal sessions or unions / local works councils.
- Report business performance and leading indicators to senior leadership.
- Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).
Area of Responsibility:
- Reporting to: Regional Leader, Securitas Technology Northern Europe
- Location: Sweden
- Travel: +30%
Experience and Traits
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in Business, Management, Economics, or similar through experience
- Proven experience with a minimum 5+ years’ experience as General Manager or similar executive role
- Working experience in an international environment, involvement in initiatives across multiple countries
- Ideally, having worked in a multinational, fast paced, matrix environment.
- Ideally, experience in a Security or Technology or SaaS environment.
- Thorough business understanding.
- Financial acumen and strong analytical ability.
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the customer needs in the Country.
- Knowledge of appropriate international standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills | English written and oral proficiency is a must.
- Alliance builder: collaborating with internal and external partners.
- Inspirational and motivational leadership.
- Team-builder.
- Highly organized.
- Challenger – results-driven.
- Efficient and effective.
- Flexible, open to new ideas and managing challenging situations.
- Operates in accordance with Securitas Values, Toolbox and Leadership Framework and leads by example.
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
We Make A Difference Every Day!
We work in an international, explorative, hands-on and dynamic business environment with customers and users in focus.
Our core values: Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are foundations that enable us to build trust with customers, colleagues, partners and our community.
We love going to work and doing what we do.
About Securitas
Securitas is a knowledge leader in security, that drives the industry forward. The security of the future is a combination of people, knowledge, technology and data. We call it Intelligent Security.
General Manager - Securitas Technology Sweden
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