director of people jobber i Oslo

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

This role is part of the Product Strategy team and will report to SVP of Product Strategy. In this role, you will also work closely with the CPO and the Product leadership team. As Director of Operations/Product Operations Lead, you will have impact and clear delivery across all divisions in Cognite.

This position is a hybrid role working from the Oslo office.

• Develop and manage financial forecasts and budgets related to hiring, cost, revenues, and margins. In this work, you will work closely with the leadership team in Product, Finance, and P&O.
• Regularly prepare and present financial and operational performance reports to senior management and other stakeholders, focusing on profitability, cost savings, and business impacts.
• Be responsible for the reporting and follow-up for externally funded initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between operational and financial goals by monitoring the development of budget forecasts and cost control for Product overall.
• Implement and improve processes to support strategic decision-making within Product.
• Be a key point of contact across Product, ensuring good and clear communication regarding operational efficiency and improvements.
• Participate in different strategic projects and initiatives within Product.

• You enjoy working with details and operations in a high-speed environment.
• You have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a great understanding of all aspects of Product.
• Experience within business administration, finance, or operations management.
• Proven experience in data analysis, financial forecasting, and metrics tracking.
• Strong understanding of profitability, margin forecasting, budgeting, and cost optimization strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in automating operational processes and financial reporting, as well as working with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure the team builds the right product, of excellent quality, and delivered on time.
• Background in a SaaS company with some experience in people management. Experience as a tech lead, project manager, or product manager is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Motivated to work in a high-paced environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 10+ years in the IT or asset-heavy industry.
• MBA preferred.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter:

• Join an organization of 70 different nationalities with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) in focus.
• A highly modern and fun working environment with a sublime culture across the organization.
• Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal bureaucracy.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on ambitious projects across industries.
• Join our HUB️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
• Perks like a paid mobile telephone subscription and broadband connection.
• Access to extended private health services with Aker Care.
• Subsidized lunch options delivered by our chefs.
• Snacks and drinks on the house.
• Our own Cognite exclusive coffee bar with friendly baristas.
• Free membership to our fully-staffed gym on-site.
• Opportunity to meet Spot if you’re a pet lover!

Why choose Cognite?

Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients.

Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team. Please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team with any questions.

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