Project Manager

Norwegian is a leading Nordic aviation group headquartered in Fornebu, Bærum. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the leading airlines in the Nordic region: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe's Flyveselskap.Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, with the goal of offering customers ...

Norwegian’s Project and Portfolio Management Office, Project Arena, supports the Norwegian Group in all project phases. As part of our team, you will hence have the opportunity to lead a wide variety of exciting projects across all business areas.

With your expertise and passion for project management, attention to detail, and ability to lead teams, you will contribute to the smooth execution of the projects you are responsible for - ensuring they meet their objectives within the given timeframe and budget.

You will also contribute to the company-wide adoption of standardized project governance and project support tools through effective training, as well as provide continuous support to project owners and sponsors to help them understand their roles and responsibilities.

It is important to note that, at Norwegian, we value both professional and personal development. You determine your development and performance goals in collaboration with your immediate manager. The goals you agree upon become the KPIs against which your performance is measured. Norwegian invests in its employees, and these established goals serve as a guide for selecting courses, seminars, and certifications you wish to pursue.

Your role:  

As a Project Manager at Norwegian, you will be responsible for leading one or more projects at a time, spanning various business areas. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead project resources and relevant project stakeholders to deliver and reach project goals

  • Plan, track and report on project progress according to project goals

  • Quality assurance, risk and change management, and consequence analysis within assigned projects

  • Comply with mandatory methodologies and reporting within assigned projects

  • Manage budget and ensure financial control within assigned projects

  • Ensure KPIs are met both during and upon execution of the project and manage relevant reporting

  • Contribute to establishing best practice and ongoing improvements for the PMO team, including improving project methodologies, tools, training and processes

You are our ideal candidate if you have: 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager

  • Relevant master’s degree. Relevant experience can compensate for formal education

  • Some project management experience with complex projects in medium to large organizations
  • A good technical understanding

  • Certification in Prince2, IPMA, PMP or similar and familiar/certified in agile methods (ex. Kanban, Scrum), and Lean knowledge

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Effective collaboration skills

We can offer:   

  • Opportunity to lead high-profile projects across a wide variety of topics

  • An international workplace in one of Europe’s most loved and leading airlines

  • Performance development

  • Competitive salary

  • Good pension and insurance schemes

  • Subsidized Wi-Fi and mobile phone

  • Employee-priced tickets on Norwegian flights

  • Social happenings within the team and across the company

  • Stock options program that gives you the opportunity to invest in the company

So, what are you waiting for?   
If you love the thought of working with us, we urge you to click the Apply Now button to complete our online application. You will need to upload a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and tell us why you want to join us.   

Please note: Candidates will be handled on a rolling bases and CV and applications will be accepted both in Norwegian or English

We hope to welcome you on board!

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Facts about the job

Country
Norway
Location
Lysaker
Contract type
permanent
Job-ID
387230
Company
Capus AS