Business Innovation Partner

SBU: Power Systems
Reporting line: SBU Strategy & Business Development / Innovation Area 52
Location: Oslo, Norway
Travel: Approx. 25% internationally (primarily Sweden, Denmark and other Zeppelin locations)

ABOUT ZEPPELIN POWER SYSTEMS NORWAY

Zeppelin Power Systems AS is the exclusive distributor of CAT® engines and generator systems in Norway. We have a strong brand and are one of the largest engine suppliers in the Norwegian market.

Our portfolio includes propulsion engines, generator sets, and hybrid solutions for the maritime industry, and we are the market leader in backup power solutions for data centers in Norway.

Zeppelin Power Systems provides CAT and MaK spare parts and service throughout Norway and to our international customers.

We are entering an exciting future driven by the green transition, with a strong focus on innovation and the development of sustainable power and propulsion solutions. A key factor in our success is a strong working environment with skilled and engaged colleagues who collaborate well and share a passion for creating value for our customers.

ABOUT AREA 52 & THE ROLE

Area 52 is Power Systems’ dedicated innovation hub. We turn ideas into tangible business impact, from early concepts and prototypes to scalable solutions embedded in the organization.

We are looking for a Business Innovation Partner to join our international team and actively shape the future of power and energy solutions. In this role, you will work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and business, supporting leadership teams and colleagues in transforming ideas into validated customer propositions and new business opportunities.

Sustainability, digitalization, and customer centricity are reshaping our markets. Area 52 plays a key role in addressing these changes by enabling experimentation, guiding innovation initiatives through a structured process, and facilitating co-creation across teams and countries.

As a Business Innovation Partner, you will act as a strategic sparring partner for our local business units while also driving selected initiatives hands-on from research and ideation through implementation and scaling.

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Business Innovation Partner, you will guide and accelerate innovation initiatives across Power Systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of innovation initiatives in close collaboration with business and functional stakeholders

• Coaching and enabling teams to deliver measurable outcomes, from prototypes to market-ready solutions

• Supporting management teams in shaping innovation and digital strategies aligned with business priorities

• Designing and facilitating workshops and structured working sessions for diverse groups

• Coordinating internal and external resources to ensure efficient execution

• Defining and safeguarding the innovation vision and roadmap for Power Systems

• Advising leadership on scaling innovation and embedding it sustainably across the organization

• Identifying emerging opportunities within digitalization, AI, sustainability, and new business models
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings an entrepreneurial mindset and takes ownership of outcomes

• Can set a clear direction while maintaining oversight across multiple initiatives

• Has 3–6 years of experience within innovation, transformation, business development, strategy, consulting, or a comparable environment

• Is familiar with Design Thinking and agile ways of working

• Has experience with digitalization and AI-driven customer propositions, which is considered a strong advantage

• Has an interest in the energy, power, or industrial sectors

• Is skilled in project management and stakeholder management and brings structure to complex topics

• Enjoys working with diverse international teams and senior stakeholders

• Is a proactive self-starter who drives ideas forward and creates momentum

• Is fluent in English

• Knowledge of Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish is an advantage, but full professional fluency is not required

• Is willing to travel internationally to our legal entities in Sweden and Denmark
  

WHAT WE OFFER

At Zeppelin, we believe that great people create great results. We offer:

• A varied and exciting workday with skilled and supportive colleagues

• A positive and inclusive work environment where "Make it Fun" is one of our core values

• Modern office facilities in our new headquarters with attractive social areas

• A high-quality canteen with a varied lunch selection

• Free access to our on-site fitness center

• Social events, company gatherings, and access to company cabins

• Flexibility and freedom with responsibility

• Opportunities for professional and personal development in an international organization

• The opportunity to influence and shape future solutions within energy, power systems, and sustainability

At Zeppelin, we believe that diversity strengthens our organization. We encourage everyone with the right qualifications to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of identity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Join us and help shape the future of innovation and sustainable power solutions.

Zeppelin Power er eneforhandler i Norge av CAT motorer og generatoranlegg. Vi har en sterk merkevare og er en av de største motorleverandørene i Norge. Vi leverer blant annet fremdriftsmotorer, generatorsett og hybridløsninger til maritim næring og er markedsleder innen nødstrømsanlegg til datasentre i Norge. Zeppelin Power leverer CAT og MaK deler og service i hele Norge og til våre internasjonale kunder. 

Zeppelin-gruppen i Norge består ytterligere av selskapene Zeppelin Equipment, Zeppelin Rental Norway, SITECH Norway AS og Zeppelin Energy Rental, med en samlet omsetning på NOK <5 milliarder. Selskapene er en del av Zeppelin Group, et internasjonalt konsern med 12 000 ansatte fordelt på virksomheter i 29 land.

Zeppelin Power er ISO 9001- og ISO 14001- sertifisert, og vi setter kvalitet, sikkerhet og miljøhensyn i høysetet. Vi har stort fokus på innovasjon og jobber blant annet med å utvikle mer miljøvennlige løsninger ved bruk av ny renseteknologi, motoroptimalisering og batterier.