Head of IT/OT, Automation and Digitalization

MS0229 GE Healthcare AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Oslo seeks a Head of IT/OT, Automation and Digitalization to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for IT infrastructure, OT systems, automation, and digital/data solutions across the site.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability to ensure secure, compliant manufacturing environments, drive digital transformation, and deliver continuous improvement in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, IT, Digital Engineering, or related field.
• Significant proven leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of complex production and process environments.
• Experience working in regulated industries (GMP/GxP) is preferred.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the functional departments.
• Define and execute the strategic direction for automation and digitalization in alignment with Global A&D lead.
• Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operations of IT, OT, and automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish strong cross-functional collaboration across local and global stakeholders.
• Hold full accountability for people, budget, and resource management.
• Represent the function in the site leadership team and contribute to strategic decision‑making.
• Be part of site PMO and ensure all projects are executed as per automation and digital standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

GxP knowledge

Norwegian/English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, IT, Digital Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

As Head of IT/OT, Automation and Digitalization, you will be a key member of the Oslo site leadership team, with full responsibility for a multi-disciplinary organization covering IT infrastructure, OT systems, automation, and digital/data solutions. The role combines people leadership, strategic direction, and operational accountability to ensure stable, secure, and compliant manufacturing systems while driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across the site.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the functional departments
• Define and execute the strategic direction for automation and digitalization in alignment with Global A&D lead.
• Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operations of IT, OT, and automation systems
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
• Establish strong cross-functional collaboration across local and global stakeholders
• Hold full accountability for people, budget, and resource management
• Represent the function in the site leadership team and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Be part of site PMO and ensure all projects are executed as per automation and digital standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, IT, Digital Engineering, or related field
• Significant proven leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of complex production and process environments
• Experience working in regulated industries (GMP/GxP) is preferred
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English

Desired Skills

• Strategic and forward‑looking.
• Inspiring people leader and coach.
• Strong collaborator who builds trust across functions and levels.
• Result‑oriented with the ability to execute through others.
• Comfortable navigating complexity and balancing operational priorities with long‑term objectives.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world‑changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.