Service Owner Electronic Lock

At Strawberry, we're not just a hotel company - we're building a universe of experiences. We're transforming the hospitality landscape through innovation and technology.

Are you an experienced technical specialist passionate about creating a seamless and secure technology experience?

We are seeking a Service Owner Electronic Lock to drive, oversee, and govern the organization's utilization of our electronic lock systems and access control technologies. In this high-responsibility individual contributor role, you will ensure the service is optimized, secure, and aligned with future business needs. You will have full ownership over Strawberry’s electronic locking solutions, acting as the central expert and internal consultant for all access control systems and integrated hardware.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Innovation & Digital Guest Journey:

• Align access technology and electronic lock solutions (e.g. mobile keys integration) with our digital guest journey and long-term cloud-first strategy.

• Stay on top of hospitality technology trends and market developments to identify new opportunities and recommend continuous service enhancements.

System Lifecycle & Optimization:

• Own, lead, and prioritize technical initiatives to replace aging systems based on lifecycle management, inventory, and end-of-life status.

• Analyze system usage and drive optimization initiatives to ensure hardware and software deliver maximum efficiency and value to hotel operations.

Vendor Governance & Financial Alignment:

• Drive vendor management, contract negotiations, and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring to ensure performance matches contractual commitments.

• Align technical initiatives with finance budgets and ensure optimal ROI on technology investments across all hotel properties.

Service Delivery & Operational Support:

• Coordinate IT business support to ensure systems meet operational needs and exceed hotel expectations.

• Serve as an advisor on major enterprise projects and act as the 3rd line escalation support for key operational systems (e.g., SOS).

Collaboration & Process Governance:

• Work closely with hotels, internal technology teams, and external partners to ensure business requirements are clearly understood, implemented, and validated.

• Establish and maintain standard processes and training programs for hotel staff and IT support to enable seamless adoption and operation.

Who You Are: 

We're looking for an expert individual contributor who can bridge the gap between technology and the business.

Subject Matter Expert: You have the ability to independently govern the organization's electronic lock infrastructure and vendor ecosystem with full ownership and accountability.

Collaborative Communicator: You are skilled at maintaining excellent communication with all colleagues, effectively conveying information both up to management and down throughout the organization.

What You Bring:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.

Technical Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of electronic lock platforms, mobile access technologies, and integrated hardware solutions.

Vendor management expertise

Advisory Skills: You are comfortable acting as a central expert and internal advisor .

Security Mindset: You are proactive about security, working closely with IT security teams

What We Offer:

Real Impact: Be a part of a dynamic transformation and contribute directly to our success story.

Empowerment: Work in a flat organization with trust, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Growth & Development: Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Fun & Community: Enjoy a vibrant work environment with plenty of social events and team-building activities.

Fantastic Perks: Benefit from great employee discounts, including staff and friends & family rates at our hotels.

Flexible Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid model, with three days of in-person collaboration at our Oslo or Stockholm HQ.

We do not offer remote positions; candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Oslo or Stockholm.