Do you want to be part of shaping the future cinema experience through smart and innovative IT solutions? Filmstaden and Odeon Cinemas Group are now looking for an Application & Change Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking IT team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with our system management, contributing to both strategic initiatives and the day-to-day improvement of our systems and digital platforms!

About the role

As an Application & Change Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that IT solutions related to loyalty, integrations, and supporting systems are developed, maintained, and continuously improved. You will have ownership of the technical requirements in these areas and act as a key link between IT and various parts of the organization. A central part of your role will be to drive ongoing improvements, manage smaller projects and initiatives, and ensure that our solutions are future-proof, efficient, and designed with our guest experience in mind.

You will act as the Delivery Lead for two smaller developer teams focused on Loyalty and Integrations. Over time, your scope as Delivery Lead could also expand to digital channels (web, app). In this role, you are responsible for planning and prioritizing the teams’ work. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that loyalty, integrations, and select supporting systems meet expected standards both now and in the future. You will secure operational stability, efficient architecture, and excellent user experience.
• Work closely with several business units to understand, capture, and analyze needs and demands. You will prepare decision material in consultation with business stakeholders and be responsible for the subsequent delivery and follow-up.
• Lead releases within your scope. Plan and prioritize the developer teams’ work to ensure effective delivery and high-quality results that enhance the cinema experience
• Act as a project manager for larger initiatives, ensuring high quality, traceability, and alignment throughout the entire process from requirements gathering to final delivery
• Manage and develop agreements with third-party suppliers, including negotiation and following up on service-level agreements (SLAs) as well as ensuring that compliance and security requirements are met

You will join ODEON Cinemas Group Northern Europe, which includes some of the most well-known cinema brands in the Nordics: Finnkino (Finland), Filmstaden (Sweden), and Odeon Kino (Norway). You will be part of our IT department and join the Application & Change team alongside three other colleagues. In this role, you will work closely with the broader IT organization as well as various departments across the company. You will report directly to the Head of Application & Change.

You will be based at our Support Office in Gamla Råsunda, Stockholm, with the possibility to partially work from home through our hybrid working model. The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period, and the start date is by agreement, but as soon as possible after the summer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 3 – 5 to years of experience of working in a similar roll with or within an IT organization
• Relevant academic education within IT, business administration, or a related field
• Proven ability to gather and handle requirements from cross-functional business units, preferably within an international environment
• Experience as a Delivery Lead and/or Project manager is preferred
• Strong knowledge of systems and tools such as DevOps platforms, Slack and loyalty related systems including CRM platforms and marketing automation tools (e.g. Braze) is valued
• ITIL4 certification is valued
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English is a requirement

Personal Qualities and Characteristics:

We are looking for someone who is structured and organized in their ways of working, with the ability to navigate various projects and tasks with clarity and precision. Taking a methodical approach, you work systematically through each phase to ensure nothing is overlooked. With a solution-oriented mindset, you actively seek ways to overcome challenges and drive progress forward.

To thrive in this role, strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Taking full ownership of your responsibilities comes naturally to you, as a self-driven and motivated individual. You also excel at creating clear and concise decision-making material for stakeholders, with a talent for breaking down complex tasks into simple, easily understandable steps.

We highly value personal suitability and seek someone who embodies our core values: Fun & Passion, Quality & Service, Trust & Respect, Cooperation & Accountability. Last but not least, you have a great interest and passion for movies and the cinema experience! If you bring these competencies and align with our values, we invite you to consider this opportunity!

What We Offer

• An exciting and dynamic work environment in an entertainment industry that is constantly evolving and changing.
• The opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the continued development of the cinema experience.
• A Nordic role with the chance to work with an engaged and passionate customer base.
• Free movie visits and discounts on popcorn, soft drinks, and candy.
• A wellness allowance and free access to our Employee Assistance Program – an online platform offering advice and support on topics such as finances, health, and mental well-being.

Does this sound like a role for you?

If so, we encourage you to submit your application to us by no later than the 31 of May 2025.  We review applications continuously, so please send in your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the position, feel free to contact Emilia Kottorp, Talent Acquisition Partner, at emilia.kottorp@filmstaden.se. Please note that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR. Welcome with your application!

At ODEON Cinemas Group, everyone is welcome. We make movies better by bringing all our incredible differences and our different ways of thinking together with our passion for cinema, to deliver inspiring entertainment experiences for our guests. We are all individuals, and we recognize that everyone brings something special to our team. Starting from the moment you apply, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are embedded into all parts of the colleague journey, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We select colleagues based on merit and the passion they show for their role.