Strategic Project Manager

Höegh Autoliners; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Höegh Autoliners is seeking a Strategic Projects Manager in Oslo to drive high‑impact initiatives that shape our strategy, improve performance, and create long‑term value. You will report to the Head of Corporate Projects and collaborate with senior leaders across regions and functions on high‑visibility programs.

You will lead complex projects, break down business challenges, and translate insights into executable actions that strengthen our green and digital transformation journey.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, or strategy.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience defining, solving, and implementing complex business challenges.
• Exposure to commercial topics such as product, pricing, or revenue optimization is an advantage.
• Experience with operational optimization such as fuel, stowage, or other efficiency initiatives is a plus.
• Experience using data and technology to improve processes, workflows, or business performance is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data and insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence people across different levels, functions, and geographies.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the drive to move initiatives from idea to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to strategic projects from initial problem definition through implementation and follow-up.
• Break down complex business challenges into clear, structured problems and develop data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Turn insights into action, working with teams across the organization to implement solutions and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build alignment, maintain momentum, and ensure effective execution.
• Work across functions and geographies, collaborating with colleagues and project teams to address business‑critical priorities.
• Help identify and shape new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and value creation across the business.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English communication

Problem solving

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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Lead and execute strategic corporate projects, analyze complex business challenges, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth.

• 3–5 years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, or strategy
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience defining, solving, and implementing complex business challenges
• Strong analytical skills and excellent English communication skills
• Experience with commercial topics or operational optimization is an advantage
• High-impact projects with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Flexible working conditions
• Opportunity to shape the company's green and digital transformation

We are calling professionals to join our strategy and analytics team!

Are you someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, turning ideas into action, and working with senior leaders to make a real impact?

At Höegh Autoliners, we are on an ambitious journey to shape the future of green and digital shipping. As aStrategic Projects Manager, you will be at the centre of this journey, working on high-impact initiatives that help shape our strategy, improve business performance, and create long-term value.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Projects, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across functions, regions, and business areas. Each project is sponsored by the CFO and governed through a steering group of relevant Senior Management Team members, giving you high visibility and the opportunity to influence important business decisions.

What You’ll Do

You will take an active role in some of Höegh Autoliners’ most important strategic and corporate initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and contribute to strategic projects from initial problem definition and analysis through implementation and follow-up.
• Break down complex business challenges into clear, structured problems and develop data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Turn insights into action, working with teams across the organization to implement solutions and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build alignment, maintain momentum, and ensure effective execution.
• Work across functions and geographies, collaborating with colleagues and project teams to address business‑critical priorities.
• Help identify and shape new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and value creation across the business.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a curious, analytical, and pragmatic problem solver who enjoys working where strategy meets execution.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally from management consulting, business transformation, strategy, or a similar problem‑solving environment.
• An MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience defining, solving, and implementing complex business challenges.
• Exposure to commercial topics such as product, pricing, or revenue optimization is an advantage.
• Experience with operational optimization such as fuel, stowage, or other efficiency initiatives is a plus.
• Experience using data and technology to improve processes, workflows, or business performance is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data and insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence people across different levels, functions, and geographies.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the drive to move initiatives from idea to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Most importantly, you are someone who is curious, structured, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity. You enjoy asking the right questions, getting to the heart of a problem, and working with others to make things happen.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of a global shipping company.

As part of the Corporate Projects team, you will:

• Work on high-impact projects with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Help shape Höegh Autoliners’ green and digital transformation.
• Work across functions, regions, and business areas in a truly international environment.
• Develop your strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities through challenging and meaningful projects.
• Have the opportunity to see your recommendations move beyond the presentation deck and into real business implementation.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions and an attractive total compensation package.
• Join a diverse and inclusive organization where people are encouraged to contribute, grow, and make an impact.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are excited by complex problems, enjoy working with talented people, and want to help shape the future of global shipping, we would love to hear from you.

Webelievethatbuildingandsustainingadiverseandinclusiveenvironmentforworkingandlearningleadstoabetterworkplace,betterideasandmoreinspiringconversations.

Hoegh Autoliners is recognized for its pioneering initiatives in global shipping. With a history spanning nearly a century, we've solidified our position as a leading provider of deep‑sea transportation services. Our fleet of Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) spans the globe, making over 2500 port calls annually. Committed to sustainability, we operate the greenest fleet in our segment and are actively working towards net‑zero.

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