Senior Manager Strategic Planning

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future.

We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Tranby Technology Centre is looking for a new manager in our Strategic Planning department.

Responsible for overall manufacturing slot plan: Coordinate priorities internally and towards projects to ensure all client expectations are met. Plan and control the delivery of parts and products and keep full overview and control of short- and long-term planning. Actively adjust capacity and schedules when required and be responsible for on-time delivery of production orders. Secure on-time start of production by assuring that all prerequisites are in place

Day-to-day management and operation of the planning department : Personnel management and development, budgeting and follow up on department spending with regards to agreed budget and responsibility for utilizing capacity and resources in the planning department

Sales and commercial focus: Responsible for planning Tranby industrial sales projects to meet specified quality, time and cost. Contribute to building and sustaining a commercial culture in the team and the whole organization

Planning process and improvements: Work actively with continuous improvement to ensure best possible execution related to hourly spend and lead time. Define and follow up KPI-targets for Tranby manufacturing and own area and actively drive performance culture. Prepare workload graphs, manufacturing schedules and other reports as per need

Actively interface with all relevant stakeholders to ensure all demands are met and part of a well-balanced plan: Tranby manufacturing management team, team leaders, project and production planners, project managers, project engineering, project test managers, supply chain and other disciplines at Tranby Technology Centre

• Experience with planning in manufacturing or project environment
• Experience with project, risk & change management – good commercial understanding
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills
• Cross-cultural understanding
• Proven results in building and leading a department / team
• Knowledge of LEAN and world class manufacturing
• Fluent in English and Norwegian
• Set clear directions while also being flexible and able to quickly adjust when required
• Ability to take a “balcony view” to match clients’ expectations with internal capacity and capability
• Motivate others and be a role model through work ethics, positivity and own efforts
• Work actively to create a safe and productive working environment together with your own employees and with internal customers/departments
• Be a bridge builder internally towards other departments and stakeholders, contributing to professionalism and striving to always improve
• Work actively and strategically to contribute to increased growth at Tranby, in line with the segment's growth strategy of 700% in 7 years

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups, and a variety of cabins for rent.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.
• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen and offshore wind) to power distribution
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Free parking and chargers for electrical cars
• 30-minute drive from Oslo - 15-minute from Drammen

If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!If you have questions about the position, please contact:

• Kjell M. Åsen, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, phone +47 9348 0422
• Håvard Selseng, VP Manaufacturing & HSSEQI, phone + 47 408 48523

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To protect your privacy, we kindly ask that you submit your application through our recruitment portal.

NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.