Oslo-Based National Operations & Compliance Lead (Norway)

Nscale; Bærum; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business Continuity Plan

Norsk

Prosessdesign

Risikostyring

Job summary

Nscale seeks an Operational Governance Manager based in Oslo to lead day-to-day national operations, vendor networks, and facility coordination across Norway. You will build nationwide operational frameworks ensuring compliance with Norwegian laws and HMS regulations.

This role bridges strategic management in Oslo with hands-on execution at regional data center sites, driving SOPs, risk management, and performance reporting to executive leadership. Strong Norwegian labor law knowledge required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations leadership or site operations management in Norway.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Economics, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of the Norwegian Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven) and HMS regulations.
• Native or full professional fluency in Norwegian and English.
• Willingness to travel frequently to regional sites in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage day-to-day operations across all Norwegian sites and teams, establishing SOPs nationwide.
• Structure, audit, and enforce site-level compliance, HMS routines, and working-hour models.
• Serve as the central operational bridge in Oslo, aligning strategy with regional site leads.
• Manage local and national vendor relationships, facility service contracts, logistics, and supply chain needs.
• Develop nationwide incident response, business continuity, and risk-mitigation frameworks.
• Track KPIs and report performance and compliance updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Operations leadership

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Process design

Norwegian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration

Industrial Economics

Job description

Nscale seeks an Operational Governance Manager based in Oslo to lead day-to-day national operations, vendor networks, and facility coordination across Norway. You will build nationwide operational frameworks ensuring compliance with Norwegian laws and HMS regulations.

This role bridges strategic management in Oslo with hands-on execution at regional data center sites, driving SOPs, risk management, and performance reporting to executive leadership. Strong Norwegian labor law knowledge required.