Head of Program and Project Management

Technology · Oslo, Norway

Head of Program and Project Management
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Are you our next Head of Program and Project Management?

Nel Hydrogen is a global leader in the production of electrolysers for renewable hydrogen production. As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to innovation, we are excited to announce a unique opportunity to join our team as the Head of Program and Project Management. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping Nel’s product development strategy and processes, leading projects that will drive the future of clean hydrogen technology.

About the Role:
As the Head of Program and Project Management, you will lead and oversee key product development initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of product development projects that align with Nel’s strategic objectives. A key initial focus will be implementing and embedding a fit for purpose stage-gate model, capturing all stages in the development process from initiation to launch.

This is a high-impact role where you will also mentor and guide a small but dedicated team of project managers. Reporting to Nel’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will provide regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, risk, and outcomes, and play a critical part in driving continuous improvement in our project management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop a best-in-class Program and Project Management Office (PMO) for product development projects
• Introduce and implement an efficient stage-gate model, fostering a culture of efficient governance and accountability
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple cross-functional projects within Nel’s electrolyser portfolio
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across R&D, operations, products, and business functions to ensure projects are aligned and meet their objectives
• Lead and mentor a small team of project managers, building project management capability within the organization
• Take on the role of project manager for selected key projects, driving them to successful completion
• Monitor and report on program progress, risks, and outcomes, providing transparent updates to senior leadership

Your Profile:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, with an MBA or equivalent, ideally complemented by industrial project/product experience
• Proven experience working with stage-gate models and in the successful product deliveries of industrial or technology projects
• Strong portfolio project planning skills, with a history of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and functions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to address technical challenges efficiently
• Ability to lead, motivate, and guide teams toward shared goals, while maintaining a structured and organized approach to tasks

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong initiative to drive projects forward
• Creative in solving problems, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively
• Strong organizational skills, capable of balancing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across locations and disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

At Nel, you will join a community where your expertise does more than service a company – it supports a vision. Step into a role where your professional skills will have an impact on the future of green energy. Are you ready? We are! Let's build a greener tomorrow, together.

Additional information:
Work location: Karenslyst allé 49, Oslo.

Contact information: For further information please contact Chief Technology Officer Marius Løken at [email protected] or Talent Acquisition Specialist Robin Sandbakk at [email protected].

To apply for the position: We only accept and process digitally received applications, through our application system. The application deadline is February 20th, and all applications will be processed continuously.

Function
Technology

Locations
Oslo, Norway

Employment type
Full-time

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About Nel Hydrogen
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve a range of different customers with leading hydrogen technologies. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.

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Technology · Oslo, Norway

Head of Program and Project Management