Site Development Manager

atNorth; Haugesund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking a Site Development Manager to establish and manage local stakeholder relationships for data centre development. You will represent the company locally, coordinating permitting, community engagement, and operational readiness to ensure responsible, efficient project execution.

Qualifications include a background in business/administration or related field and experience with municipalities, regulatory bodies, and local communities. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background in business, public administration, communications, political science, or a related field.
• Experience in site development, stakeholder management, public affairs, or community engagement in infrastructure, energy, real estate, or industrial projects.
• Experience working with municipalities, regulatory bodies, and local communities.
• Solid understanding of permitting processes, public consultation requirements, and local governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with local authorities and stakeholders to enable site development.
• Drive permitting, approval, and public consultation processes with development and delivery teams.
• Act as local representative ensuring alignment with communities.
• Build strategic partnerships supporting project development and long-term local presence.
• Coordinate local communication and media activities with corporate communications.
• Represent the company at local meetings, forums, and events.
• Provide insights and regular reporting on local risks and opportunities.
• Support establishing local operational foundations, including vendors and office setup.
• Prepare site for transition into full operations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Multitasking

English fluent

Education

Relevant academic background in business/public administration/communications/political science or related field

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing sustainable, high-performance computing and colocation solutions across Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

We design mission-critical ecosystems powered by 100% renewable energy and circular economy principles, staying ahead through a relentless focus on reliability, security, and performance.

We believe world-class technology requires a world-class culture. Our people-first mentality ensures that technical excellence and human wellbeing go hand in hand. Built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, our environment empowers individuals to take responsibility, grow their expertise, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you play a direct role in shaping the future of sustainable digital infrastructure while supporting the communities and industries we serve.

Site Development Manager at atNorth

As a Site Development Manager at atNorth, you will be responsible for establishing and managing strong local stakeholder relationships in support of our data centre development project. You will act as atNorth’s local representative, ensuring alignment between project objectives, regulatory requirements, and community interests throughout the development lifecycle.

The role plays a critical part in enabling successful project execution by supporting permitting and approvals, coordinating local communications and engagement, and preparing the foundation for future operations. Working closely with Development leadership, Corporate Communications, and delivery teams, you will help ensure that each site is developed responsibly, efficiently, and with long-term local commitment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, community leaders, and key stakeholders to enable successful site development.
• Drive and support permitting, approval, and public consultation processes in close collaboration with development and delivery teams.
• Act as atNorth’s local representative, ensuring transparent communication and strong alignment with communities and neighbours.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships that support both project development and atNorth’s long-term local presence.
• Coordinate local communication and media activities in partnership with the corporate communications team.
• Represent the company at local meetings, public forums, and relevant business or community events.
• Provide insights and regular reporting to leadership on local risks, opportunities, and stakeholder dynamics.
• Support the establishment of local operational foundations, including vendors, office setup, and support services.
• Prepare the site for transition into full operations by ensuring continuity between development, construction, and future operations.

Your profile:

Education & Experience

• Relevant academic background in business, public administration, communications, political science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in site development, stakeholder management, public affairs, or community engagement, preferably within infrastructure, energy, real estate, or industrial projects.
• Experience working with municipalities, regulatory bodies, and local communities.
• Solid understanding of permitting processes, public consultation requirements, and local governance structures.

Skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• High stakeholder sensitivity and the ability to balance commercial objectives with public and community interests.
• Confident public representative, comfortable speaking at meetings, events, and in media-related contexts.
• Structured, proactive, and self-driven working style, able to manage multiple parallel workstreams.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in the local language is required to effectively

About The AtNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.