We’re Avidly, a leading European provider of martech services with a strong focus on creativity, sales, and technology. Our mission is to help our clients stay ahead by leveraging cultural, behavioural, technological, and operational shifts to gain a competitive edge and make a real impact. We’re a fully integrated digital marketing and sales company, and are dedicated to delivering world-class experiences for our customers to make their lives easier. With offices in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the UK, our team of 270 coworkers works with organisations of all sizes, including startups and Fortune 500 companies, to create impactful solutions that drive growth.
We’re currently looking for a new IT Lead to join our team.
In this position, your core duties will involve:
Driving the IT strategy forward to ensure strong business support and greater cost-efficiency in IT operations.
Taking ownership of the group’s core systems.
Ensuring that IT aligns with the company’s strategic objectives and adds value to key business functions.
Ensuring IT systems and policies comply with security standards, minimizing operational risks.
Managing IT system implementation projects.
Partnering with an external GDPR expert to handle privacy-related matters
Proactively modernizing the IT infrastructure to optimize efficiency.
Overseeing and executing certifications, such as ISO 27001.
Improving and managing IT support services.
Taking full responsibility for the operational aspects of the IT department and acting as the primary contact for our IT support partner.
To thrive in this position, you should have experience with:
Proven experience in IT management and driving IT strategies.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems management, and security standards.
Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy regulations.
Experience in project management, including system implementations.
Strong leadership and communication skills to liaise with business stakeholders and external partners.
Managing IT infrastructures across multiple countries
Google and Mac environments (experience limited to MS and PC may not be sufficient)
Balancing strategic insight with practical, hands-on execution
Fluency in both English and Finnish
In return, we offer:
A chance to make a global impact, given our international reach and involvement in strategic initiatives that span multiple regions
The diverse challenges of managing IT operations across different locations, cultures, and time zones
A work culture that values trust, collaboration, and teamwork, welcoming all perspectives
Continuous professional development opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at Avidly.