Here We Grow:

Stokke's long history of design and innovation began over eight decades ago on the west coast of Norway in 1932. Our values remain deeply rooted in our Scandinavian heritage and our commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Stokke is recognized worldwide for best-in-class solutions for children. For over forty years, we've combined our passion for Scandinavian design with the ability to challenge the ordinary and make beautiful products that nurture family bonding. Designed not only for you and your child, but for your children’s children, and generations to come.

Stokke has experienced considerable international growth through our strategic approach of acquiring products and brands. These acquisitions include the Nomi chair, LIMAS, a baby carrier company, Mukako, a multi-activity play table brand, and BABYZEN, the makers of the highly popular YOYO all-in-one lightweight stroller. Acquisitions is key for our growth and has allowed us to have office presence in Norway, Germany, The Netherlands, France, the US, and Asia, meaning we truly offer an international work environment and can stand by our brand promise Confident Kids for a better World.

Pursue Excellence, The Team:
The IT Operations team is a crucial driver of IT processes within the region, focusing on ensuring seamless service delivery, project execution, and security. The IT Operations Specialist plays a central role in aligning regional operations with global initiatives, making sure that IT systems run efficiently and effectively. This position emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, with no direct personnel management responsibilities.

Take Responsibility, The Position:

The IT Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing various IT infrastructure and service operations within the region. The role requires a strong background in cloud computing, particularly with Microsoft technologies such as Entra ID, Windows Server, Azure, Intune, SharePoint, and Office 365. The specialist will also manage regional IT projects, handle incident resolution, and ensure that global workplace standards are maintained. Familiarity with cloud networking, IT security, user support solutions (such as ITIL), and agile methodologies is important to the role. The ability to work independently and deliver in an agile environment is key.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Regional IT Operations: Manage incidents and problems reported by local teams, coordinate IT operations needs such as networking, hardware, software, and onboarding of new employees.
• Cloud and Network Operations: Implement and manage cloud infrastructure changes, optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency, enforce cloud security policies, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Client/User Support: Maintain and improve processes for hardware and software distribution, manage software deployment, and ensure continuous improvement of security settings.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage regional IT vendors, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance against SLAs.

Better Together, The Ideal Profile:

The ideal candidate for this role holds a degree in Computing, Computer Science, or Information Technology and brings experience in IT infrastructure and service operations.

They should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and possess advanced knowledge of cloud computing, with specific expertise in Microsoft platforms. Certifications in Microsoft technologies, such as AZ-104, SC-300, or MD-102, are highly desirable.

Strong communication skills, problem-solving aptitude, and a hands-on approach are essential. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate a service-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to improving IT processes and services.

A structured working style and focus on cost control and continuous improvement are also key traits for success in this role.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required

Keep Growing, What We Offer:

Perhaps the biggest benefit of working at Stokke is the opportunity to work with a premium brand with products that are recognized around the world and have a common purpose: to encourage child development and to nurture family bonding.

You will also get to appreciate an international career with a host of learning opportunities in a growing brand that creates smart and sustainable premium products that stimulate children’s development.

Furthermore, you will work in a company where our core values,

Keep Growing, Take Responsibility, Pursue Excellence and Better Together

define who we are and what we stand for. Offering unique Learning and Development opportunities from our Stokke Academy such as Global Training, Digital Education, Mentee\Mentorships and leadership development.

At Stokke, we are truly better together we take pride in our international and diverse global offices.

• Stokke offers an extensive benefit package to its employees
• Stokke is providing a hybrid working model
• Beautiful offices in the heart of the city centre 

 if interested and based in Amsterdam please do apply!