Operations Manager - 44.01

About the role:

44.01 is expanding its carbon removal business to other territories and is looking for its first hire in Norway to assist with operations and business development. The Operations Manager will have a strong focus on setting up our operations in Norway, business development, and stakeholder relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind, proven record of operational management, and ideally a technical background in mechanical, chemical, petroleum engineering and/or geoengineering.   

What you’ll do:

• Assist setting up 44.01’s office in Norway and lead its operation
• Research and identify new business opportunities, including new projects, customers and partnerships
• Lead on and support business development including bid-writing for new grants and contracts 
• Foster and develop relationships with stakeholders, customers, clients and partners (e.g. Investors, government institutions, universities, service providers etc)
• Understand the needs of stakeholders, customers, clients and partners, and be able to respond effectively 
• Have a good understanding of 44.01’s carbon removal business and its technology 
• Participate in the day-to-day operation and execution of the company’s strategy

Who you are:

• You are passionate about developing new solutions to fight against climate change and are committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet.
• Understand and believe in sustainability and negative emissions 
• A self starter who will display comfort and resourcefulness in ambiguity 
• Willing to travel within Norway and internationally
• Skilled at problem solving, critical thinking, multi- tasking, building and managing relationships
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, and experience managing and leading high-performing teams. 
• You will be flexible, pragmatic and willing to assist with duties outside of your domain when required for the business. You have a growth-oriented mindset and want to develop solutions that scale.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and equity in the business
• Flexible working arrangements
• An opportunity to make a difference and join a high-potential start-up 
• A chance to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change

Our Cultural Pillars:

Continuous Learning

Fast failure, creativity and curiosity are the foundations of innovation. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to do things better.

Ownership

If something needs doing, we do it. We take initiative, we take risks, and we empower each other to take on complex challenges. We don’t let fear of failure stop us - the worst thing is not to try. 

Integrity       

Acting with honesty and transparency. Taking responsibility for our decisions and our mistakes. Never forgetting our commitment to the planet, each other and 44.01. 

Collaboration   

We can only achieve our mission by working together with trust, openness, and respect. We assume positive intent and are respectful and understanding, even in disagreement or times of difficulty.

Find out more here: www.4401.earth