Management Assistant to Senior Vice President

Are you a structured and experienced professional with proficient administrative and stakeholder management skills? Do you want to join a company where the green transition and sustainability is central, in a highly progressive industry? Then, don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of our business.

At COWI we create value for society. We promote sustainable development through innovation and expert knowledge. To make sure our leaders stay on top of their game, we are looking for a management assistant to join our team. You will be at the centre of our division for Buildings and Industry with 400 talented colleagues, assisting the Senior Vice President (SVP) in his day-to-day operation. You will be a valuable resource in planning, coordinating and communicating with multiple stakeholders, as well as creating an overview and supporting the leadership team in making strategic decisions within a fast-paced environment.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide high-level administrative support, managing complex calendars, meetings and event coordination
• Identify and ensure that relevant and timely information is available to target audience, and produce content for presentations and newsletters
• Act as a key liaison for cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, communication and knowledge sharing
• Building and maintaining long term relationships with stakeholders across COWI
• Maintain confidentiality, flexibility, and an attentive approach, anticipating needs and resolving challenges

Your skills. Our team. Together we design future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are open to collaborate with the people around you. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Extensive experience from working in large companies and supporting senior leaders
• Digital curiosity and solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite
• Effective communication skills both written and oral in Norwegian and English
• A higher education in a relevant field, such as social sciences, communication, PR, or similar, is valued
• The ability to work systematically, efficiently, and with a strong attention to detail
• High ability to work together with others in an efficient manner

COWI has customers and projects that may require security clearance at various levels. There may therefore be requirements for security clearance in some projects/positions.

What we also offer:

• Good opportunities for personal development through a personal development plan, COWI Academy and the COWI Connect mentoring scheme
• National and international collaboration across organizations and disciplines. We have approx. 70 different professional networks in COWI
• An active company culture with social and athletic activities, "lønningstreff" and company cabins
• Flexible working hours with a home office arrangement, five weeks' holiday and time off between Christmas and New Year
• A separate community called "Young in COWI" for employees under the age of 34, where social trips and events are arranged
• Finally, a good working environment. It is important for us to be collaborative and stand up for each other. Which is also reflected in well-being and employee surveys

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist Sophia Haugen at sowh@cowi.com.

Equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as assets. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.