Operations Manager — Arctic Travel, Events and Productions

Xwander Xwander is an Arctic group of companies based in Ivalo.Xwander Nordic designs and operates high-end travel packages across Lapland.Xwander Productions delivers location and production services for international film and TV productions in the Arctic — most recently a world-class prime-time series filmed in Lapland.Xwander Academy runs versatile outdoor education and guide training. Operations are backed by our own vehicle, snowmobile and rental-equipment fleet, and the group runs AI-first in its daily work. The RoleYou run Xwanders operations. Winter is the high season and the core of the job with Summer growing. Permanent, year-round position. Based in Ivalo. Responsibilities Resourcing: guides, vehicles and fulfilment, day by dayBooking systems: Bokun, FareHarbor, HubSpot, ERP — integrations and data flowSupplier network and logistics, Ivalo–Rovaniemi–Northern NorwayFinance operations: reconciliations, cost centres, weekly reviewLeading teams; writing the SOPs Requirements Proven seasonal-operations track record and processes you wrote that others then ranReal people-management experienceEnglish as working language; Finnish and French a plusAI tools in active daily useField work in the Lapland winterThis is an In-house role This is not;A guide, sales or marketing role We offer;A rare permanent, year-round leadership role in a seasonal industryA defined growth path to company leadership with measurable gatesStaff use of the fleet, gear, gym and sauna How to Apply:Reference Xwander-OPS-2026. Applications and questions: joni@xwander.com.