Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Thanks to its two activities of Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

As CIO for Sodexo in the Nordics, you will drive the IT strategy across our Nordic operations, balancing the integration of Sodexo’s global IT vision with regional business needs. You will be instrumental in unifying diverse systems and processes, enhancing the resilience and adaptability of our technology infrastructure to meet Sodexo’s high standards of operational excellence and commitment to sustainable innovation.

You should be accustomed to working in a matrix organization as in this role, you will report to both the Swedish CEO and the Continental Europe CIO. You will also be a key member of the Continental European IT management group as well as the Swedish executive team, and lead IT service delivery across a fully outsourced environment. You will work closely with stakeholders across support functions and operation to ensure that our IT initiatives support Sodexo’s strategy and targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic IT leadership: Lead the Nordic IT strategy in alignment with Sodexo’s global vision, guiding the effective consolidation of systems to optimize resources and improve operational collaboration.
• Stakeholder engagement: Act as a bridge between global standards and local priorities, working with business leaders to address specific regional needs while supporting global technology initiatives.
• Vendor & outsourcing management: Oversee the quality of outsourced IT services, ensuring that the region’s infrastructure is robust, reliable, and agile, supporting Sodexo’s continuous improvement.
• Innovation & sustainability: Drive technology-led sustainability initiatives that resonate with Sodexo’s mission to contribute to environmental progress across all communities we touch.

Who you are

With over a decade of IT experience, you are a seasoned leader with a strong track record in team management, business relationship management, and IT strategy. You are comfortable navigating complex organizational structures and are excellent at balancing stakeholder needs across various business functions. Your skill set includes:

Essential qualifications:

• 15+ years in IT, including 10 years in application, infrastructure, or project management, and a minimum of 5 years in an executive IT leadership role.
• Experience from leading large IT departments.
• Proficiency in IT governance, financial oversight, and vendor management, with proven experience in IT re-structuring and organizational development.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, with strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Professional certifications in IT service management or IT project management are considered a strong asset.
• A Master's degree in a relevant IT field.

Preferred leadership attributes:

• Customer-focused with a collaborative mindset, ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT services that meet Sodexo’s standards.
• Able to drive accountability and make well-informed decisions, leveraging conceptual thinking to address complex IT challenges.
• Skilled in negotiation and influence, building effective teams aligned with Sodexo’s goals.

What we offer

Joining Sodexo means stepping into a role that makes a meaningful impact on both our employees, clients and the communities we serve. With a commitment to sustainability, continuous improvement, and innovation, you’ll find a workplace that values social responsibility alongside operational excellence.

We review applications and invite for interviews continuously. A background check will be conducted on final candidates. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact our external recruiter Benjamin Karlsson at Benjamin.Karlsson@ants.se