Strategic Project Manager
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Oslo
For 130 years, we’ve been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests and the people we work with. We are looking for a new colleague who can support, facilitate, promote, and inspire the strategy & strategic execution process at Hurtigruten. The Strategic Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading strategic projects and supporting the corporate strategy process.
Skills & Requirements
In the role as Strategic Project Manager you will join the Hurtigruten strategy team, who owns and facilitates the strategic planning process and support cascading this throughout the entire organization. The strategy team is part of the Strategy & People department, as we believe People and Strategy goes hand in hand.
If you possess strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, business acumen and excellent communication, we would love to receive your application! The role reports to the VP Strategy & Corporate Planning. This is a temporary position needed because of a parental leave. Potential to transition into a permanent role.
The desired start date is as soon as possible and until April 1, 2026.
Responsibilities typically include:
Project management
- Lead and manage strategic projects from initiation to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Collaborate cross functionally with executives, business units and stakeholders to drive company-initiatives
Strategy
- Support in strategy and business development activities
- Track progress of strategic initiatives and measure success through KPIs
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Continuous improvement
- Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiencies across the organization
- Support the organization in upskilling and professionalizing the ways of working
Market & Competitive Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, market opportunities, and competitor strategies
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making
Qualifications
- Master’s degree within business, economics or technology
- 2-5 years’ experience from management consulting or similar
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Good commercial understanding and strong market orientation
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
Personal qualities
- A “can do" attitude
- Strong communication skills and ability to ‘storyline’ complex topics
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Structured and flexible mindset
- Thrives working as part of a close-knit team
- You live our values: We care, We explore, We empower & We inspire
What we can offer
- Get exposure to the entire organization and work with key stakeholders in Hurtigruten. Our team work across multiple departments, giving you a broad perspective on the business and valuable insight into the bigger picture
- An exciting opportunity to shape the future of travel and put Norway on the global map with one of the most iconic brands in the industry
- Employee benefits like staff rates onboard our ships and included phone and home WiFi
- Be part of a close-knit team working out of central offices in Oslo at Havnelageret
Applications are considered on a rolling basis
Great Place to Work
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Our team operates across many different roles all over the world. Each person makes an important contribution to deliver guest-centric and memorable experiences.
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At the heart of Hurtigruten is a passion for exploration and travel. It’s shared by our team who seek out the remarkable in order to inspire guests and each other.
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Our team has an unrelenting quest for improvement — for our business, our guests, the places we visit and their communities, and the planet as a whole.
About the company
We are an iconic brand at the heart and soul of the Norwegian coast, sailing ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’ for over 130 years. Through our sailings, our guests don’t just travel Norway, they live its legendary landscapes, its culture, and cuisine.
Aboard with us are local Norwegians, who travel with us either on holiday or to visit friends and family along the coast, and international travelers who come for the fjords, mountains, and archipelagos Norway is so famous for, as well as the enchanting Northern Lights.
Our aspiration is to create heart-felt stories that resonate with our audiences, chronicling the beauty and culture of Norway, and the people who live, work, and visit this special part of the world.
Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.
Hurtigruten FoundationThe Foundation specialises in the conservation of endangered species, fighting against marine and plastic pollution.
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