Group Chief Information Security Officer, CISO
- Application Deadline: Sept. 20, 2026
- Multiple locations
- Hybrid
Help shape and protect Skanska’s secure digital future
Skanska is looking for an experienced and strategic Group Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, to define, lead and continuously improve our information security and cybersecurity capabilities.
This is a senior leadership role with Group-wide responsibility for protecting Skanska’s information assets, ICT services and business-critical operations against cyber threats. You will ensure that our security capabilities meet relevant legal, regulatory and business requirements, while supporting a secure and resilient digital environment. The position is part of Group Function IT and reports to the SVP IT.
Responsibilities
As Group CISO, you will lead and continuously develop Skanska's cybersecurity and information security capabilities across the Group. You will define the security strategy, oversee governance, risk management and compliance, strengthen cyber resilience, and ensure security is embedded in business operations, projects, and technology initiatives.
You will lead the Group's response to major cybersecurity incidents, advise senior leadership on cyber risks and opportunities, and drive a strong security culture through collaboration, awareness, and capability development across the organization.
In this role, you will help ensure that:
- Cybersecurity risks are effectively managed and communicated.
- Security requirements are implemented consistently across the Group.
- Critical incidents are handled with minimal business impact.
- Cyber resilience and security maturity continue to improve.
- Security supports business objectives while protecting people, information, and operations.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
What we are looking for
- Extensive leadership experience in cybersecurity, information security or technology risk
- A proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise security strategies
- Strong experience in risk management, governance, compliance and incident management
- Experience communicating cybersecurity matters to executive leadership and boards
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
Qualifications
- Experience from a large, international and decentralized organization, together with knowledge of ISO 27001,
- CISSP, CISM or CRISC
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related security frameworks
What we offer
This is an opportunity to shape and lead cybersecurity for one of the world's leading project development and construction companies. You will have a strategic role with significant influence, working closely with senior leadership to strengthen security, resilience and risk management across an international organization.
At Skanska, you will combine the challenge of protecting a complex and evolving business with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on people, projects and society. We offer a collaborative culture, strong values and the chance to lead a function that is critical to the company's long-term success.
Location is flexible across the Nordic region, with the role based in Sweden, Norway or Finland.
Please submit your application no later than 20 September. We look forward to hearing from you.
Great Place to Work
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Competitive salary
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Employee Ownership Program
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Opportunities for professional growth
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Work-life balance programs
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Diverse, inclusive teams
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Generous leave for a balanced life
About the company
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
Anders Candell | Contact Person
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