Business Operations Lead, Oslo

We are seeking an Operations Lead based in our Oslo office to take full operational responsibility for our growing footprint across Norway. This is a high-impact position that bridges strategic management in Oslo with practical, on-the-ground execution at our regional data center locations.

In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for our day-to-day national business operations, vendor networks, facility coordination, and operational compliance. A major immediate focus will be building and standardizing our nationwide operational frameworks---ensuring every site, project, and working arrangement strictly complies with the Norwegian regulations, local labor standards, and HSE (HMS) requirements.

• National Operations Oversight: Own and manage day-to-day operations across all Norwegian sites and teams, establishing consistent standard operating procedures (SOPs) nationwide.

• Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: Structure, audit, and enforce site-level compliance, health and safety (HMS) routines, and working-hour models to guarantee full alignment with the Norwegian Working Environment Act across all locations.

• Oslo Hub to Regional Site Coordination: Serve as the central operational bridge based in Oslo, aligning corporate strategy with regional site leads, field technicians, and facility operators across Norway.

• Vendor & Procurement Management: Manage local and national vendor relationships, facility service contracts, logistics, and supply chain needs to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

• Risk & Emergency Management: Develop nationwide incident response, business continuity, and risk-mitigation frameworks for facility and operational disruptions.

• Reporting & Performance Tracking: Track key operational metrics (KPIs) across Norway, reporting performance and compliance updates directly to executive leadership.

• National Operations Track Record: 5+ years of experience in an operations leadership, site operations, or operational management role managing operations within Norway.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Economics, or a related field (equivalent practical experience valued).

• Norwegian Labor Law & Regulatory Expertise: Deep practical understanding of the Norwegian Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven) , regulatory bodies, and Norwegian HSE (HMS) regulations.

• Process Design & Structuring: Proven ability to audit existing setups, identify non-compliances or gaps, and build structured operational frameworks from scratch.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing multi-site supplier networks, maintenance contracts, and facility budgets across different regions.

• Language Fluency: Native or full professional fluency in Norwegian (essential for local regulatory bodies, contracts, and vendors) and English (for corporate reporting).

• Execution & Structure: Pragmatic, hands-on manager who thrives on bringing order, clarity, and legal compliance to complex operational environments.

• Willingness to Travel: Based in Oslo, but frequently travel to regional sites in Norway as needed.