Strategic Project Manager

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.

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