Do you want to shape organizational development and People transformation in a global technology company in strong gr...

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director Organization Development & People Projectsto join our Corporate People function. This is a senior role for someone who combines strong business understanding with deep expertise in people, organizational development and transformation

As Director Organization Development & People Projects, you will play a key role in developing future-fit organizations across thecompany. You willlead complex and business-criticalPeople, organizational, and transformation initiatives across countries, companies, and functions. The role reports to theSenior Vice President HSE & Organization Developmentand works closely with executive management, People, IT, and other corporate functions.

The position is primarily based in Kongsberg and is part of theCorporate People & Organization. We offer flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of working part-time from our offices in Oslo, Asker, Horten, Trondheim, Moss, or Fredrikstad.

The role involves domestic and international travel, related to project execution, organizational development, acquisitions and integrations, and collaboration across the companys businesses and leadership teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesThis is a senior role with significant strategic reach. The final responsibilities will be shaped by the selected candidates profile, strengths, and experience. Key areas may include organizational development, transformation, integration, digitalization, governance, and strategic People initiatives across the company.

• Lead complex People and organizational development projects across the company
• Drive transformation initiatives that support growth, scalability, and business performance
• Lead selected People digitalization and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities, with a focus on organizational and People-related implications
• Plan and lead major organizational restructuring and organization development projects
• Develop and improve governance structures, operating models, and ways of working
• Ensure effective project governance, progress tracking, risk management, and value realization
• Drive change management initiatives and support leaders through significant transformation efforts
• Collaborate with union representatives and international stakeholders in a complex matrix organization

QualificationsWe are looking for an experienced project and transformation leader with a proven track record from large, complex organizations.

• Relevant higher education
• Leadership experience from larger commercial organizations
• Experience leading projects in international companies and matrix organizations
• Experience from a similar role with responsibility for major People, organizational, or transformation projects
• Experience in organizational development, change management, and restructuring initiatives
• Experience developing and implementing operating models, organizational designs, and governance structures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align People strategy with business objectives and value creation

• Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken
• Solid expertise in employment law & labour relations
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of People technology, digitalization, and organizational development
• Norwegian security clearance atSECRETlevel, or eligibility to obtain such clearance

Personal Qualities
To succeed in this role, you are likely to be:

• A confident and trusted leader who builds credibility across levels and functions
• A person of high integrity with strong professional judgment
• Strategic in your thinking and strong in execution
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented
• Skilled at building relationships, creating alignment and and collaborating across organizations
• Comfortable operating in complex and rapidly changing environments
• Able to create momentum, influence senior stakeholders and deliver results through others

• A central and visible role in a global technology company in strong growth
• The opportunity to influence strategic decisions and shape important organizational transformations
• Exciting and complex projects with clear business impact
• A highly competent and international work environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development

**Location:**Kongsberg, with the possibility of part-time office arrangements in Oslo, Asker, Horten, Trondheim, Moss, or Fredrikstad.

Reporting to: Senior Vice President HSE & Organization Development.

**Security Clearance:**The position requires security clearance atSECRETlevel. Candidates must be eligible for authorization and security clearance in accordance with applicable regulations.

We look forward to receiving your application. Due to holiday leave, applications will not be processed until August.