Operations Manager

COMMISSIONING SERVICES NORDICS AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and conditions

Job summary

CxS Nordics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and support our technical teams and play a key role in growing our operations across complex commissioning projects. You will have line management responsibility for Commissioning Managers, Commissioning Leads and Commissioning Technicians, overseeing projects from start to final handover.

You will work from our Oslo office with travel to project sites, coordinate resources, ensure staffing and competence, and partner closely with the COO and

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating technical personnel (electricians, technicians, engineers).
• Strong resource planning, staffing and operational coordination.
• Experience from electrical, technical service, commissioning or construction environments.
• Experience using project management tools and Office 365.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Exposure to data center and critical infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a defined team of Commissioning Managers, Commissioning Leads and Commissioning Technicians.
• Plan and coordinate resources across projects, including rotation schedules and vacations.
• Oversee projects from start to final handover with focus on staffing and service delivery.
• Support recruitment and interviewing of technical personnel with the COO.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Leading technical personnel

Resource planning

Electrical/commissioning environments

Project management tools

Office 365

English proficiency

Data centers/critical infrastructure

Travel to project locations

Education

Engineering / Construction / Business Management degree

Tools

Office 365

Project management tools

Job description

Lead and support technical teams, coordinate resources, and oversee commissioning projects from start to final handover.

• Experience leading or coordinating technical personnel (electricians, technicians, engineers)
• Strong experience with resource planning, staffing, and operational coordination
• Experience from electrical, technical service, commissioning, or construction environments
• Experience using project management tools and Office 365
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Exposure to advanced data center and critical infrastructure projects
• Oslo-based position with travel to project locations
• Competitive salary and conditions

Operations Manager | Lead Technical Teams Across Complex Projects

About CxS Nordics

CxS Nordics, part of the CTS Group, provides specialist commissioning services across the Nordic region, Europe and beyond. We support complex technical projects through independent commissioning expertise, helping our clients ensure that critical systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation.

We bring together technical expertise, industry experience, and a strong commitment to quality and project delivery. Our people work closely with clients, project teams, and partners to deliver reliable commissioning solutions and continuously improve the way we work.

Our Values

• Act Professionally: We uphold the highest standards of integrity and technical excellence in every interaction.
• Be Honest & Trustworthy: Transparency and accountability define how we operate with our clients, partners, and each other.
• Strive for the Best: We continuously raise the bar, driving quality and innovation in every project we deliver.

CxS Nordics is now looking for an Operations Manager to lead and support our technical teams and play an important role in the continued growth and development of our operations.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys leading people, coordinating resources and keeping complex technical projects moving forward. You will have line management responsibility for a team of Commissioning Managers, Commissioning Leads and Commissioning Technicians, while overseeing dedicated projects from start through to final handover.

You will work primarily from our Oslo office, with travel to project sites when required.

About the role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that we have the right people, competence and resources in place to deliver our projects effectively.

You will work closely with the COO, management, Bid Managers and technical teams across different locations. A central part of the role will be resource planning and coordination across projects, while supporting Commissioning Managers and project teams in maintaining progress, quality and effective delivery.

The role combines people leadership, resource planning and project operations. You will be close enough to our projects to understand what is happening on site, while keeping the broader overview of staffing, competence, schedules and operational priorities.

CxS Nordics is growing, which means priorities can change quickly. We are therefore looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and finding practical solutions when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a defined team of Commissioning Managers, Commissioning Leads and Commissioning Technicians.
• Take responsibility for employee follow-up, onboarding, performance discussions, competence development and training.
• Plan and coordinate resources across projects, including rotation schedules, working hours and vacation planning.
• Oversee dedicated projects from project start through to final handover, with focus on staffing, progress and service delivery.
• Support the planning and sequencing of commissioning activities together with project and technical teams.
• Set up new projects according to established procedures and ensure the required resources and competencies are available.
• Work closely with Commissioning Managers and support project teams when operational challenges or urgent resource needs arise.Support the Bid Manager during tender and bidding processes with resource plans, operational input and relevant documentation.
• Support recruitment and interviewing of technical personnel together with the COO.
• Ensure competence and training records are maintained and updated.
• Support HSE and operational requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Travel to project locations when required to support and follow up project teams.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced operational leader who understands how to manage technical people and resources across multiple projects.

You do not necessarily need to come from the data center industry. A background in electrical services, technical contracting, commissioning, construction, industrial projects or another technical service environment could be highly relevant.

You are structured, comfortable handling several priorities at once and able to communicate clearly with everyone from technicians and project teams to management and clients.

You likely have:

• Experience leading or coordinating technical personnel, ideally electricians, technicians, engineers or commissioning professionals.
• Strong experience with resource planning, staffing and operational coordination.
• Experience from electrical, technical service, commissioning, construction or other complex technical project environments.
• Experience following project progress and coordinating resources across multiple projects.
• A practical understanding of how technical work is planned and executed on site.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of operational issues.
• Good cooperation and relationship-building skills across different teams and levels of an organization.
• Experience using project management tools, Office 365 and relevant operational software.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• The ability and willingness to travel to project locations when required.

Experience from data centers, critical infrastructure or other mission-critical technical environments will be considered an advantage, but is not a requirement.

A degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Management or a related field is also an advantage. For us, relevant operational and leadership experience is equally important.

What we offer

• A key operational role in a fast-growing company.
• The opportunity to lead and develop technical professionals working on complex international projects.
• Significant responsibility and influence over how resources and projects are managed.
• Close collaboration with the COO, management team and technical leadership.
• Exposure to some of the most advanced data center and critical infrastructure projects in the Nordics.
• An international and professional working environment with short decision-making processes.
• An Oslo-based position with travel to project locations when required.
• Competitive salary and conditions.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are often less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every qualification. At CxS, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your experience may be a great fit for this position, or for another opportunity with us.

How to apply

Apply through this advertisement and upload your updated CV. No long cover letter is needed.

Relevant candidates will be contacted continuously, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

This recruitment process is handled by Emelie Eriksson at Workshop, part of ManpowerGroup.

• Microsoft 365

CxS Nordics is a fast-growing company specializing in the commissioning of modern data centers across the Nordic region. We ensure that critical technical systems operate exactly as intended before facilities are put into operation. As part of the CTS Group, we work on some of the most advanced data center projects in the Nordics and are continuing to build a strong team for the future.