Strategy Manager
- Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
- Oslo
- Hybrid
Shape the future of one of Norway’s most iconic companies
Hurtigruten is a uniquely positioned Norwegian company with a 130+ year history, operating at the intersection of tourism, transportation and sustainability. Best known for our legendary coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes, we also compete globally in premium travel and cruising.
We are entering an important phase of strategic development: balancing legacy operations with transformation, growth ambitions, and the building of a strong international tourism brand. To support this journey, we are looking for a strategy professional who can help own and drive our strategic agenda.
This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to move beyond advisory work and take real ownership of strategy, decisions and execution. This Role will report to Chief of Strategy and People (CSPO).
What you’ll do
- Formulate Hurtigruten’s long-term strategy.
Facilitate development of Hurtigruten’s long-term strategic plan in close collaboration with the CEO, CSPO and Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead market & competitive analysis
Analyse market dynamics, competitive landscapes and structural trends, translating insights into clear strategic implications, priorities and trade-offs.
- Connect strategy to execution and monitor progress
Support the group-level OKR process, ensuring strong alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution. Monitor and report progress on strategy implementation and KPI’s, ensuring focus and accountability over time.
- Own strategic initiatives
Lead selected cross-functional strategic projects—from problem definition through analysis, decision support and implementation.
- Communicate and anchor strategy
Help articulate strategy clearly and pragmatically, ensuring alignment across leadership and the wider organisation.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
- ~4-7+ years of experience from top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, internal consulting or similar roles
- Proven ability to work closely with senior executives and ELT-level stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience turning ambiguity into actionable decisions
- Comfortable leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- A hands-on, execution-oriented mindset with high personal production capacity
- Strong communicator, able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
- Master’s degree in business, economics, engineering or similar (MBA is a plus)
Why this role?
- A true “next step after consulting” role with real ownership and decision impact
- Direct exposure to top leadership and the board-level strategic agenda
- Opportunity to work on complex, meaningful topics at the intersection of commercial strategy, sustainability and infrastructure
- A company with a strong purpose, iconic brand and global ambitions
What we offer
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Staff rates on our ships for you and your family
- A competitive benefits package
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
Hurtigruten er et norsk rederi og reiselivsselskap som seiler den legendariske kystruten mellom Kirkenes og Bergen, ofte omtalt som «verdens vakreste sjøreise». I tillegg til den tradisjonelle ruten tilbyr Hurtigruten også signatur-rutene Nordkapplinjen, Svalbardlinjen og Hamburg-Nordkapp med en flåte på totalt ti skip.
Siden oppstarten i 1893 har Hurtigruten fraktet både lokale passasjerer, viktig gods, kjøretøy og turister trygt til 34 havner langs norskekysten.
Hurtigruten er en av Norges største maritime arbeidsgivere, med 1500 sjøfolk og lærlinger om bord. Selskapet samarbeider med lokale leverandører for å servere lokalmat i verdensklasse og tilbyr utvalgte utflukter til sine gjester, i samarbeid med lokale aktører.
Miljø og bærekraft står sentralt hos Hurtigruten. I 2009 kuttet Hurtigruten ut tungolje, og flåten består nå av fire hybridskip. Målet er et utslippsfritt skip innen 2030 gjennom det ambisiøse Sea Zero-programmet.
Quick overviewWe've been caring for our coast for 130 years and want to do whatever we can to help protect it for another 130 years and more. We’re creating sustainable travel experiences, striving to keep our footprint small and impact lasting.
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.
EmissionsCurbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is crucial if we are to keep global warming in check. We know that the travel industry has work to do reducing its impact on the climate, so we’ve set out ways we can make a real difference by focusing on concrete, measurable solutions.
Ragnhild Sanderud | Contact Person
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