Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead

Norrøna Sport AS

Oslo fylke

In loco

NOK 1.000.000 - 1.900.000

Tempo pieno

2 giorni fa

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Competitive insurance benefits

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Access to company cabin Beitostølen

Descrizione del lavoro

Norrøna Sport AS is seeking a Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead to head a team of 10 RD&D specialists in a dual role balancing people leadership with data process ownership. You will oversee product data quality, system adoption, and cross-functional collaboration across design, development, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes structuring work, delivering on schedule, and advancing data-enabled product development, including AI-driven improvements.

Competenze

Leadership experience in product development, design or manufacturing
Experience with process improvement, change management and roll-out of new systems
Strong data understanding and experience with Excel or Power BI
Experience as a super user or key user of business systems such as PLM
Good communication skills in English

Mansioni

Lead a team of 10 Product Specialists, Product Technicians and Product Engineers in RD&D
Structure the team to ensure on-time delivery and quality
As Department Data Process Lead, ensure processes, systems and product data work seamlessly
Drive adoption of new tools and technologies, including AI
Collaborate with designers, product developers, testers and Manufacturing and system owners

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Data understanding

Excel/Power BI

PLM proficiency

Strumenti

Excel

Power BI

PLM

Descrizione del lavoro

Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead

Sektor Privat

Leadership experience, preferably leading specialists in product development, design, or manufacturing

Experience with process improvement, change management, and system roll-outs

Strong data understanding and experience with Excel or Power BI

Experience as a super user or key user of business systems like PLM

Good communication skills in English

Competitive insurance benefits and a solid pension scheme

Access to the company cabin at Beitostølen

Lead a team of 10 RD&D specialists and drive the department's data processes, system adoption, and product data quality.

Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead

We’re looking for a talented Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead to join our team!

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We’re now searching for adventurous, forward-thinking individuals to join us on our mission. If you’re ready to be part of a brand that lives and breathes the spirit of exploration — Norrøna is where your next great adventure begins.

About the position

You will lead a team of 10 Product Specialists (pattern makers), Product Technicians (seamstresses) and Product Engineers (coordinators and technical designers) in the RD&D (research, design & development) department, reporting directly to the RD&D Director.

The role is equally divided between two key areas of responsibility. First, you will lead and structure the team, ensuring that products are delivered on schedule and meet our quality standards. Second, as RD&D's Department Data Process Lead, you will ensure that our processes, systems and product data work seamlessly together, while driving the adoption of new tools and technologies, including AI.

You will work closely with designers, product developers, testers and Manufacturing, as well as the functional owners of our systems, such as PLM.

You do not need to be a pattern maker. The team has deep expertise in pattern making, fit and product specifications. What we need from you is the ability to lead people, bring structure to the work and deliver on time, combined with a good understanding of systems, data and processes.

Main responsibilities

We’re looking for a talented Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead to join our team!

Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead

We’re looking for a talented Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead to join our team!

About the position

You will work closely with designers, product developers, testers and Manufacturing, as well as the functional owners of our systems, such as PLM.

Team leadership and delivery

Lead, coach and develop the team of Product Specialists, Product Technicians and Product Engineers

Plan, prioritise and follow up the team's work and capacity so we deliver on the collection timeline and to the right quality

Make sure the team's expertise in pattern making, fit and the block library is used well, shared and developed

Lead evaluation meetings and follow up feedback from fittings, designers and testers

Own complete product specifications (BOM, measurement charts, technical details) and make sure every style is handed over to Manufacturing with a complete and correct data package

Set clear goals for the team and report on status, capacity and budget to the RD&D Director

Department Data Process Lead

Own and improve the department’s development process and ways of working, not only the systems

Be the department’s entry point and first line for everything related to our software tools and product data

Lead rollout, training and correct use of new functionality, and find where AI and automation create value

Spot patterns in daily work and turn them into improvement proposalsSet the standards for product data and secure data quality from development through to production

Work with the functional owners of each system and with the data process leads in other departments

What you bring

Leadership experience, preferably from leading specialists in product development, design or manufacturing

A proven ability to structure work, plan capacity and deliver on deadlines

Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making or technical outdoor products is a plus, but not a requirement

Experience with process improvement, change management and roll‑out of new systems or functionality. Experience with PLM systems is a strong plus

Strong data understanding: comfortable working with structured product data, data quality and reporting (e.g. Excel or Power BI)

Experience as a super user or key user of business systems such as PLM: training colleagues, gathering needs and describing them clearly to functional owners

Interest in AI and automation in daily work

Good communication skills in English, knowledge of a Scandinavian language is a plus

To succeed in this role, you are structured, methodical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and navigate seasonal workload peaks. You have strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in data, systems, and process improvement. You are proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable driving change while bringing others on board. You build trust and credibility across the organization, making you a natural go-to person for colleagues seeking guidance and support.

Why this is a great opportunity