Associate Director, Business Relationship Management (Technology, Nordic Region, Remote)

Job summary

This position involves serving as the primary liaison between the Enterprise Technology organization and the Nordic Business Unit, focusing on Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. The role requires acting as a trusted technology partner to executive leadership, ensuring alignment between local business needs and global technology standards.

Qualifications

• Must be based in Norway or another Nordic country with work authorization.
• Fluency in a Scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian.
• Strong passion for enhancing employee experience through technology.
• Proven ability to creatively apply IT solutions to business challenges.
• Experience in a multicultural and partnership-driven organizational environment.
• Strong communication skills for conveying financial and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technology contact for the Nordic business unit, fostering relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Translate business demands and performance expectations into effective technology solutions.
• Advocate for Nordic requirements in global technology governance and decision-making forums.
• Ensure enterprise technology services comply with local legal and regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to technology budget planning and provide transparency on costs and value.
• Manage technology incidents and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and communication.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology services and governance.
• Financial acumen to assess technology costs and investment decisions.
• Structured problem-solving skills for navigating complex situations.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance issues related to technology.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in technology management or a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with enterprise technology solutions and governance frameworks.