Join Us as Operations Manager in Norway

Are you a people-focused organizer who thrives on keeping operations smooth, teams motivated, and customers happy? Then you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We are an exciting and growing automotive testing company. Our current operations are situated in Norway in the Oslo region and Finnish Lapland, and we serve several premium automakers who are our key clients.

But we don’t just run testing stations, we aim to build a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What you’ll be doing

As our Operations Manager in Norway, you’ll be the heartbeat of the station situated in the Oslo region, and also other test projects run in Norway, ensuring everything runs efficiently while supporting and developing our people.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Manage overall testing station performance, project delivery, and lead operation/project managers

• Oversee daily operations and coordinate internal activities

• Lead and support the station team (operational staff)

• Handle HR responsibilities: onboarding, personnel management (holidays, time off), and recruitment process including final hiring decisions

• Responsible for finances: budgeting, approvals, invoice review, and supplier dialogue

• Follow up on drivers: contracts, development, performance, and well-being

• Act as the main point of contact for customers on station and operational topics

• Manage facilities, buildings, and supplier relationships

• Ensure training, competence development, and course planning for personnel

• Support CISO-related responsibilities

• Provide IT administration support

Who you are

You bring both structure and energy to the workplace, thriving on responsibility and empowering others to succeed.

We think you’ll thrive if you:

• Have good leadership and people skills with a strong business mindset

• Are organized, proactive, and solution-oriented

• Communicate clearly and confidently in both Norwegian and English.

• Have experience in managing operations (automotive or related industry background is a big plus)

• Have strong understanding of Norwegian labour law, union structures, and operational HR practices

• Are comfortable of handling administrative, financial, and technical tasks

• Have an interest in IT systems and information security

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work closely with leading car manufacturers and exciting new pre-series cars

• A role with real influence on both operations and people

• Opportunities to grow your skills across HR, operations, and technology

• A company that values trust, communication, and continuous improvement

Ready to join us?

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and application, including your salary expectations, as soon as possible and no later than 20 May.

Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the process.

For more information, visit our website www.e-motive.no and contact HR manager Katja Viiankorpi on Friday 8.5. or Monday 13.5. at 14.00-16.00 phone +358401987910 or e.mail. katja.viiankorpi@e-motive.fi.

Our company provides automotive testing operations and services for the Automotive and E-mobility industry, based in the exciting and demanding Norwegian EV testing environment.

This consists of a large variety of state-of-the art charging stations and diverse and challenging weather conditions and topography.