Strategic Projects Manager

Höegh Autoliners; Oslo; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Oslo is seeking a Strategic Projects Manager to shape strategy and tackle complex business challenges. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally from management consulting, along with an MBA. You will lead high-impact projects, provide data-driven recommendations, and collaborate with senior leaders. This position offers strong career development opportunities and flexible working conditions, contributing to the company's green and digital transformation efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Attractive total compensation package

Strong career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably from management consulting.
• Experience in business transformation delivery settings.
• Proven track record of defining and solving complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-impact strategic and corporate projects.
• Drive rigorous analysis and develop actionable recommendations.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Höegh Autoliners is a people-driven shipping company with the belief that businesses should not only be forming lasting product & services but also lasting careers. We want to work with people who are team-oriented, jump head-first into a challenge, and always maintain a high bar for excellence.

If that sounds like the type of team you want to join, we can’t wait to meet you.

A Little About Us

Höegh Autoliners is a global player in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services and operates the greenest fleet in this segment. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making over 2500 port calls annually.

Since 2021 Höegh Autoliners has reached a number of significant strategic milestones, including listing on Oslo Stock Exchange, ordering of a minimum of twelve new multi-fuel and zero carbon ready Aurora class vessels and continuing our track record of solid performance by delivering a record quarterly financial performance over the past years. With a deep commitment to sustainable shipping, Höegh Autoliners is leading the way towards achieving net zero emissions in deep sea transportation and supporting our customers in decarbonising their supply chain.

About the Role

Are you looking for a role where you can help shape strategy, tackle complex business challenges, and see your ideas move from insight to execution? This position sits at the heart of Höegh Autoliners’ green growth journey, working closely with senior leaders across a global organization to drive high-impact business-shaping initiatives.

As Strategic Projects Manager, you will be part of the Strategy & Analytics function and report to the Head of Corporate Projects. You will play a key role in defining, prioritizing, and executing strategic projects that materially impact business performance and long-term value creation.

You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Projects and the Chief Strategy, Digital & People Officer to identify and shape impact opportunities, collaborate with Strategy & Analytics colleagues, and partner with teams across functions and regions to deliver on the company’s most critical priorities.

What You Will Focus On

• Leading and contributing to high-impact strategic and corporate projects, from problem definition and analysis through to implementation and follow-up
• Structuring complex problems, driving rigorous analysis, and developing clear, actionable recommendations in cross-functional team settings
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, momentum, and disciplined execution across teams and geographies

Who We Are Looking For

You thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments and enjoy operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. You are curious, structured, and pragmatic—comfortable working with data, engaging stakeholders, and navigating ambiguity.

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably from management consulting, business transformation delivery settings
• An MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• A proven track record of defining, solving, and implementing complex business challenges, ideally including exposure to commercial optimization
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into tangible outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and mobilize individuals, teams and organization across levels and functions
• Drive, energy and passion to shape and realize full potential of the business, organization, teams and individuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in the green and digital transformation of a global shipping leader
• High visibility and close collaboration with senior leadership and key decision-makers
• Strong career development opportunities in an international, well-respected organization
• Flexible working conditions and an attractive total compensation package
• A diverse and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make an impact

We believe that building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment for working and learning leads to a better workplace, better ideas and more inspiring conversations