About Inland Transportation

The Inland Transportation Section of the Transportation Department is Innlandet County Municipality’s center of expertise for mobility and public transportation. The section plans, commissions, and develops safe, efficient, and user-friendly public transportation services for the entire county. Its work includes route planning, analyses, school transportation, tender and contract management, operations, and quality assurance of services, as well as the development of new mobility and digitalization solutions. Innlandstrafikk is based in Lillehammer and Folldal and works to create a modern, sustainable, and forward-looking public transit system for the residents of Innlandet.

We’re looking for someone who

wants to help shape the future of mobility solutions in Innlandet!

Innlandstrafikk is seeking a strategic, development-oriented, and unifying leader for our new mobility development unit. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to lead innovation, digitalization, and service development in a public service mission that makes a difference in people’s lives—every day.

As head of the unit, you’ll have a key role in driving innovation, digitalization, and the development of new mobility solutions at Innlandstrafikk. The role is designed to ensure that positive and predictable customer experiences are central to the development of public transportation services and to help the division deliver comprehensive and forward-looking services. You will lead a highly skilled professional team and become an important part of the management team at Innlandstrafikk.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mobility Development unit, with responsibility for staff, expertise, and results
• Initiate and implement innovation and development projects in the areas of mobility, digitalization, and artificial intelligence
• Ensure that customer experience and user-friendliness are integrated into all solutions and services
• Develop and follow up on strategies for market communication and branding of public transit services
• Collaborate closely with Mobility Management and Customer Services to ensure seamless travel experiences and a strong customer focus
• Represent the unit in dialogue with external partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the section’s strategic development and be an active part of the management team at Innlandstrafikk
• The position may include other tasks within the section’s area of responsibility

Areas of Responsibility

• Professional Responsibilities: Innovation, digitalization, new mobility solutions, AI, customer experience, and market communication
• Personnel Responsibilities: Management, development, and follow-up of employees
• Financial Responsibility: Budget, resource management, and planning
• Performance Responsibility: Ensuring that the unit delivers in line with goals, plans, and quality requirements

We offer

• A key leadership role in shaping the future of mobility in the Innlandet region
• The opportunity to influence major, socially beneficial initiatives
• A competent and dedicated professional environment
• Excellent development opportunities and a positive work environment
• Newly renovated offices centrally located near the bus station in Lillehammer
• A fitness room and opportunities for physical activity during work hours
• Salary in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and county government employment terms, including good pension and insurance plans

About the Position

• Newly created full-time (100%) permanent position with immediate start date
• Inland Traffic is based in Lillehammer, but we can offer various forms of flexibility for candidates with the right qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• Higher education, preferably at the master’s level, ideally in technology, innovation, marketing communications, economics, or management

Desired Qualifications

• Management experience is a plus, as is experience in project management or coordination roles
• Experience in strategic work, digital transformation, innovation processes, or marketing
• A strong understanding of customer experience and how technology can enhance it
• The ability to see the big picture and deliver results at the intersection of technology, the market, and social mission

Desired qualities

To succeed in this role, you must be:

• A strong relationship builder with excellent collaboration skills
• Professional, confident, and a contributor to an inclusive work environment
• Motivating and unifying—creates a sense of community, pride, and “we-spirit”
• Loyal, clear, and reliable
• A holistic thinker with good judgment
• Structured and comfortable handling multiple parallel processes
• Forward-thinking, curious, and proactive—you see opportunities
• Open and willing to share, with a desire to contribute to building expertise
• Solution-oriented and practical when facing challenges
• A clear and effective communicator—both in writing and verbally

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the job posting to apply. We will adapt the workplace if you need us to. Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We never ask for Bank ID information during the application process. 

A police clearance certificate—no older than three months—is required for all positions in the dental health service, folk high schools, and high schools.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, in accordance with Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. Exemptions from publication are granted only in exceptional cases, and you must explain why you should be exempt from public disclosure in the text field of the application.   

The county government is an organization undergoing development and change. Job duties, areas of responsibility, and organizational structure may therefore evolve and change in line with the organization’s needs.

Please note that redundant employees of the county government may have priority for this position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Link to the application form: Apply here