IT Configuration Manager to Group HQ
Skanska AB · Malmö · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-07
Skanska AB is recruiting an **IT Configuration Manager** to its Group Headquarters in Stockholm to establish control, transparency, and reliability across the enterprise IT landscape. The position owns and develops the Configuration Management framework and process, ensuring that IT assets and configuration items are accurately controlled and maintained throughout their lifecycle. Key duties include managing and continuously improving the completeness and integrity of the **CMDB**, defining and enforcing governance standards, and aligning configuration data with broader IT Service Management processes such as Incident, Change, and Problem management. The role collaborates closely with architecture, infrastructure, operations, and service management teams, while also supporting reporting, audits, and compliance requirements. Applicants must have experience in Configuration Management or broader **IT Service Management**, combined with a solid understanding of IT environments, data quality principles, CMDB structures, and frameworks such as ITIL. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required to translate technical information into actionable insights. Experience working with CMDB tools like ServiceNow, familiarity with IT infrastructure across cloud or hybrid environments, and previous experience in large, international organizations are considered advantageous.
We are now looking for a Configuration Manager to Group HQ who will play a key role in establishing control, transparency, and reliability across our IT environment.
As a Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our IT assets and configuration items are accurately defined, controlled, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
You will own and develop the Configuration Management process, working closely with Service Management, Infrastructure, Architecture, and other IT functions to ensure high-quality data, strong governance, and effective decision-making.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will ensure that configuration management practices are effectively established and continuously improved across the organization.
You will maintain the integrity and accuracy of the CMDB, ensuring that configuration items and their relationships are properly documented and updated. You will define and enforce governance, processes, and standards, while supporting stakeholders in adopting and working according to best practices.
You will collaborate closely with teams across IT to ensure alignment between configuration data, service management processes, and operational needs.
In summary, you will:
- Own and develop the Configuration Management process and framework
- Maintain and improve the accuracy and completeness of the CMDB
- Define and enforce policies, standards, and governance within the configuration domain
- Ensure alignment with IT Service Management processes (e.g., Incident, Change, Problem)
- Support audits, compliance, and reporting needs
- Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and architecture teams
- Drive continuous improvement and tool optimization
Your profile
We are looking for a structured and analytical professional with a strong understanding of IT environments and governance. You have experience working with Configuration Management or broader IT Service Management, and a solid understanding of CMDB structures, data quality principles, and frameworks such as ITIL.
You are comfortable operating in complex IT environments and have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear and actionable insights.
Experience working with CMDB tools such as ServiceNow is considered an advantage, as is familiarity with IT infrastructure, cloud, or hybrid environments. Experience from large, international organizations is also a plus.
Who you are
You are detail-oriented and methodical, with a natural drive to create structure and clarity in complex environments. You enjoy working cross-functionally and take ownership of improving processes, governance, and data quality.
You are a collaborative and proactive team player who combines strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, and you are motivated by continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
Skanska Group uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 139 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2025 revenue totaling SEK 179 billion. We operate across select markets in the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 25,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
At our headquarters in Stockholm we set the direction for the company at large and for our local units to thrive. Among other things, we create global policies and strategies, define and follow up on targets, and ensure financial capacity.
Working with Skanska means never standing still – and making an impact every single day. Together, we use our unique skillsets to shape the way that people live, work and connect – from homes and commercial properties to infrastructure and transportation. On a personal level, you’ll be able to explore what you’re passionate about, do more of what you love and maybe even do it somewhere else on the globe. You’ll be involved in projects and ideas that enrich your life at work and beyond.
Skanska is a gateway to a world of knowledge and expertise