Lead Management Systems and Projects

We are looking for a driven and collaborative professional for the newly created position of Lead Management Systems and Projects in Group Legacy.

Group Legacy is responsible for Hydro’s overall legacy strategy and governance, as well as ownership of corporate legacy sites, primarily in Germany and Norway. 

The legacy sites require management of a diverse portfolio of projects, processes, and activities. Our operating model is built around a lean internal team that collaborates with and delegates tasks to a broad network of internal and external partners. This approach demands strong governance and oversight to ensure effective execution and alignment with legal and internal requirements as well as strategic goals.

Current projects include environmental and geotechnical remediation, mine closure, and potential photovoltaic park development. Another key responsibility is management of tailings facilities in compliance with the new GISTM standard (Global Industry Standard of Tailings Management), including risk management programs driven by physical climate change risks.

This dual role is essential to ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment at Hydro's legacy sites. You will drive the development and maintenance of critical management systems, including those for tailings and enviro

nmental and social governance. Additionally, you will lead key projects such as remediation and photovoltaic initiatives. 
If you have a strong understanding of governance and oversight, combined with the ability to execute complex initiatives effectively, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.    

 What We Offer

• Meaningful impact: Operate at the intersection of global sustainability goals and local implementation where your work directly impacts local communities and environments. Be a key driver in the implementation of Hydro’s sustainability strategic goals.
• Leadership development: Develop your leadership skills by managing cross-functional teams across diverse initiatives, processes, and projects, and by influencing stakeholders without direct reporting lines.
• Collaborative team: Work with highly competent colleagues in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility and autonomy: Freedom to shape your workday and approach, supported by our commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to grow into an expanded role in global legacy governance. 

Responsibility 
You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic alignment at Hydro's legacy sites in Norway and Germany. You will drive the development and maintenance of critical management systems as well as leading key projects, including remediation efforts, photovoltaic initiatives, and environmental monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure legacy sites are managed in accordance with laws, regulations, internal requirements, and Hydro’s strategic goals. Facilitate and/or manage performance monitoring, certification processes, reviews/audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation plans, and monitor and report risks.
• Oversee and/or lead cross-functional projects involving internal and external teams.
• Develop and maintain necessary documentation and prepare internal and external reports.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including local communities, regulators, and auditors. 

Desired qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as ESG Management, Environmental or Sustainability Management, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, or Law (with a focus on environmental, corporate, or risk-related legal frameworks).
• Experience with relevant management standards/frameworks such as Global Industry Standard of Tailings Management (GISTM), ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO 55001, ISO 14001.
• Experience in risk management.
• Experience in the management of tailings facilities, landfills, or contaminated sites is desirable, but not a requirement. 
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience. 
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Norwegian or German.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and organizational structures, with the ability to ensure effective delegation and oversight.
• Ability to initiate, organize, execute, and complete projects efficiently, including leading cross-functional teams across departments and organizations, without direct reporting lines.
• Collaborative, self-driven, and proactive in identifying opportunities and driving improvements.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders, maintaining documentation and preparing reports.
• Ethical mindset to ensure compliance and build trust with stakeholders.

The position is located at Vækerø, Oslo. Some travel to the legacy sites will be required.