Head of Department – Power Systems Norway

Job Description

Are you a focused and strategically minded business leader with a background in the power systems sector? Can you motivate and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes in a consultancy environment? Do you want to play a key role in Ramboll’s ambitious growth journey in the European Power Systems market? We are seeking a Head of Department for Power Systems in Norway to lead our talented team and drive our business forward.

If this resonates with your ambitions, or you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our global Power Systems team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Ramboll’s Commitment to Power Systems
Ramboll is investing heavily in the Power Systems market across Europe. Our growth is demonstrated by our ongoing recruitment of department heads in several countries, including Norway and Sweden, and by our framework agreements with Statnett, Energinet, Svenska Kraftnät, and Finngrid. This position is not only a leadership opportunity but also a clear signal to the market that Ramboll is committed to being a leading partner in the energy transition throughout Europe.

Your new role
As our new Head of Power Systems in Norway, you will be part of the Norwegian Energy Management Team and a part of our global Power Systems team. You will manage and grow a team of experts, secure and deliver projects applying a seller-doer mentality and bring your strategic thoughts and ideas into the global team to support Ramboll's overall Power Systems strategy. Furthermore, you will act as a thought leader in your area of responsibility and will prepare, execute, and follow up on key events.

As Head of Department, you will play a key role in driving digital transformation by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare Ramboll for the future. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about using AI to work smarter, deliver more efficient solutions, and set new standards for excellence in the power systems sector.

Your key responsibilities

As part of a dedicated team, you will take on diverse tasks and responsibilities of varied complexity and scale, such as:

• Lead and execute the country and client strategies for Norway
• Set up a growth and hiring strategy for our Power Systems team in Norway
• Drive business development and establish/expand client relationships in market areas, transmissions & distribution, substations and electrical engineering
• Day-to-day and strategic line management for the local Power Systems team in Norway, including professional development
• Jointly develop the Norwegian power systems market together with other Ramboll units to provide a holistic service offer for our clients
• Support the electrification of other relevant sectors in Norway
• Act as Project Manager for complex, multi-service assignments, ranging from design to owner's engineering and development support to technical due diligence and strategic advisory for projects
• Champion the adoption and integration of AI-driven tools and methods to enhance efficiency and quality in both tendering and project execution.
• Identify and implement innovative AI solutions that enable the team to deliver smarter, faster, and more cost-effective services to our clients.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging the team to explore and adopt new digital technologies, with a strong focus on AI-enabled workflows.
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Your new team

As our new Head of Power Systems in Norway, you will be part of our management team within Energy Norway. You will join and lead an existing team in Norway that has a large impact on the development of Power Systems in the Norwegian market. The team has a good mix of seniority, technical background, and diversity. You will be part of and collaborate closely with our global competence centre within Power Systems and will report to the Director Business Area of Energy in Norway. You will interact closely with colleagues from other Ramboll business areas and have an interface with the local Ramboll Business Development and the Global Energy organization

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in relevant discipline.
• Preferably a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Substantial experience in power systems project development, execution, o