We are looking for an engaging and relationship-oriented Head of IT Operations to help us harmonize and simplify our IT processes and strengthen collaboration with our strategic partner, TCS.
Tryg is one of the largest non-life insurance companies in Scandinavia, with operations in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and approximately 7,500 employees. As a leading provider of safety in the region, Tryg delivers financial and personal security to more than 5 million customers — and has done so for over 300 years.
Tryg is undergoing a digital transformation and is investing in talented individuals who will drive this change forward and help further develop Tryg as the leading insurance company in Scandinavia.
About the Role | Nordic responsibility & Partnerships
IT Operations is part of our IT organization, Business IT & Digitalization (BID). BID orchestrates all IT development and maintenance in Tryg together with external IT partners. The Head of IT Operations reports to the CIO in Tryg DK, Frederik Sjørslev, and is a member of the BID leadership team.
As Head of IT Operations, you will lead the Nordic IT Operations within BID. The organization is responsible for developing, operating, and continuously improving Tryg’s technical platforms. In this role, you will be instrumental in aligning our operating model with our new strategic partnership with TCS, ensuring a stable, resilient, and future-ready IT landscape that supports Tryg’s overall strategy.
Your team consists of approximately 60 colleagues, and Tryg relies on the team to secure stable and reliable operations. Your responsibilities will span several critical areas: End User Services, Infrastructure, Cloud & Networks, Security & Compliance, and IT Service Management.
Your team includes approximately 60 colleagues, and Tryg relies on the team to secure stable and reliable operations. Your responsibilities will span several critical areas: End User Services, Infrastructure, Cloud & Networks, Security & Compliance and IT Service Management.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Overall management, leadership, and development of the IT Operations function
- Drive IT operations using the ITIL framework
- Supplier management and outsourcing of infrastructure & services within IT Operations
- Negotiation of operational and cross-functional services
- Ensuring operational deliveries, including SLA compliance
- Driving IT services efficiently
The position is based in Ballerup, with regular travel to Tryg’s other Nordic sites in Bergen, Malmö, and Stockholm.
About You | Leadership
To succeed in this role, you will benefit from experience in a similar IT Operations position within a large Nordic or international company, combined with a strong background in managing and negotiating within a multi-supplier IT services landscape.
We are looking for a leader with an inclusive and delegating leadership style. You communicate effectively, build strong interpersonal relationships, and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills. You are motivated by working with IT as a key driver of business development and possess both strong business acumen and a solid technological foundation.
You have exceptional execution power and thrive on achieving results together with others. As a leader, you excel at translating strategic initiatives into actionable plans and setting clear, visible, and achievable goals for IT Operations.
We look forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact us at rekruttering@tryg.dk.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and invite relevant candidates for interviews continuously, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 19th. Please note that we kindly ask you not to include a photo in your resume. The recruitment process will close once we have found the right candidate.