Nammo is a key player in the development of Europe’s defense capabilities and plays an increasingly important role in building supply security and production capacity for allied nations. The company is poised for a period of significant growth and investment, driven by increased demand, long-term capacity needs, and a strategic need to strengthen the European defense industry.
At the same time, this growth places increased demands on the company’s IT operations. Capacity, availability, IT security, and robust technical solutions are crucial for supporting both current operations and the continued development of Nammo Raufoss.
To further develop its IT department, Nammo Raufoss AS is now seeking an experienced and decisive IT Director. The role will have overall responsibility for leading and developing the IT function at Nammo Raufoss and will be central to ensuring robust, secure, standardized, and efficient IT delivery that supports the company’s continued growth.
About the role
The IT Director has overall responsibility for the local IT function at Nammo Raufoss. This is a clearly operational leadership role with responsibility for IT operations, and the role is intended to ensure a robust, secure, standardized, and cost-effective IT delivery with high availability and strong local IT user support.
The role involves personnel and managerial responsibility for an organization of approximately 15–20 employees within IT operations, infrastructure, applications, and IT security. The IT Director is responsible for local IT infrastructure, applications, and IT services within the scope of the role and must ensure the necessary capacity, scalability, and delivery capabilities in line with the organization’s growth.
IT security is a key priority, and the role is responsible for ensuring the proper handling of both unclassified and classified information, as well as compliance with relevant security and regulatory requirements. The IT Director will also play a key role in further developing the division of responsibilities and interfaces between Nammo Raufoss, Group IT, Digitalization, and other relevant corporate functions.
The IT Director reports to the CEO of Nammo Raufoss AS, with technical reporting to the Vice President of IT at Nammo AS. Work location: Raufoss
Responsibilities and Duties
Be responsible for planning, budgeting, and cost monitoring within the area of responsibility
Lead and further develop the IT organization at Nammo Raufoss
Ensure the establishment, operation, maintenance, and further development of local IT infrastructure and IT services
Ensure stable and efficient IT operations, high availability, and good local IT user support
Ensure the necessary capacity and scalability in the IT organization and infrastructure to support the company’s continued growth
Maintain local IT and information security in accordance with corporate requirements, regulatory requirements, and relevant security standards
Ensure the proper handling of both unclassified and classified information
Manage and further develop local applications and systems within the role’s area of responsibility
Establish sound work processes, standards, and governance mechanisms, and follow up on risks, incidents, nonconformities, and improvement measures
Ensure clear lines of responsibility and effective interfaces between Nammo Raufoss, Group IT,
Digitalization, and other relevant corporate functions
Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced leader who combines a strong understanding of technology with the ability to lead people, organizations, and change. You do not need to be the foremost specialist in every single IT field, but you must have sufficient technical understanding to assess complex issues, challenge the technical teams, set the right priorities, and make sound decisions.
The position requires that the candidate be eligible for security clearance in accordance with applicable requirements and the Security Act.
We would like you to have:
relevant higher education in IT, computer science, technology, or a related field
solid leadership experience from IT operations, infrastructure, or similar operational IT environments
experience with direct personnel responsibility and leadership of technical teams
a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, architecture, and IT security
Experience from organizations where requirements for security, availability, robustness, and compliance are central
Experience with change, growth, and development of IT organizations and services
Experience working at the interface between local and central IT functions
Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English
Personal Qualities
Dedication, precision, and thoughtfulness are Nammo’s values and should guide how we carry out our tasks.
To succeed in this role, we believe you:
be a clear and unifying leader who establishes direction, accountability, and ownership
combine strategic and holistic understanding with strong execution skills
are decisive and comfortable handling complex issues
are able to prioritize and create structure in an organization with a high level of activity and significant growth
builds trust and strong relationships across professional disciplines and organizational levels
contributes to the development of work practices and continuous improvement
communicates clearly, in a structured and focused manner
Why Nammo?
Nammo Raufoss is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and development. As IT Director, you’ll hold a key leadership role in a company where technology, security, and robust IT delivery are crucial for both day-to-day operations and future growth. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how the IT organization and IT infrastructure evolve in the years ahead, while becoming part of a larger international technology and industrial community with an important societal mission.
We offer
A key leadership role in an organization with an important social mission
The opportunity to shape and further develop an IT function that is crucial to Nammo’s continued growth
Significant influence on the development of the organization, technology, and IT services
A strong professional environment in a technology-driven and international company
Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
A stable and secure workplace with competitive terms and conditions
Practical Information
We would like to get in touch with suitable candidates as soon as possible, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We therefore encourage interested and qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!