Vice President Strategy

Nammo Aerospace Propulsion (AP) is a leading developer and manufacturer of tactical rocket motors and propulsion systems for Western defense and space industries and plays a critical role in shaping the defense capabilities of the future. A more challenging geopolitical landscape, increasing demand for defense capacity, and substantial industrial investments are now driving the business into a period of strong growth and technology development for improved capabilities.

Job Overview:

The Vice President Strategy (VP Strategy), Aerospace Propulsion (AP) is responsible for shaping and executing the long-term strategic direction of the business unit. Working closely with, and reporting to the EVP AP and operating with a 3–10 years horizon, the role leads the BU-wide strategic planning, competitive intelligence, technology foresight and strategic partnerships process, translating ambition into actionable priorities that create sustainable competitive advantage for Nammo AP.

The VP Strategy works as a key integrator between the Strategy organization and Business Development at both Business Unit and Site level, ensuring that insights, roadmaps, and portfolio decisions directly inform growth initiatives within the rocket motor business globally in Nammo.

The role further ensures alignment between strategic priorities, organizational capability, operating model, and execution across the business unit, enabling long-term performance and scalable growth.

VP Strategy also collaborates closely with VP Advanced Propulsion Technology and other key roles at AP.

The ideal candidate combines strong strategic leadership with demonstrated experience in driving transformation, organizational capability building, and strategy deployment in complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for the strategy process in the AP Business Unit:

• Strategic planning & performance including strategy deployment, execution follow-up, and ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and organizational capability
• Portfolio strategy and prioritization supporting governance, prioritization frameworks, and decision-making across a complex multi-site environment
• Market & competitive intelligence
• Technology foresight and road mapping
• M&A, partnerships and alliances (globally/multi-sites)
• Innovation and business model design
• Identifying new global/multi-site opportunities
• Scenario planning & war-gaming
• Leading and developing the strategy team fostering cross-functional collaboration and enabling high-performance through capability development and structured ways of working

Other responsibilities and focus areas include:

• Stay updated on the global political landscape and market, and customer´s need
• Stay updated on capacity and possible technology development in the BU
• Be a strategic advisor to the BU Management Team on key account relationships, stakeholder engagement and market communication, and support the management and program offices in customer relationships/communication.
• Act as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the BU Management Team, translating strategic objectives into organizational priorities, transformation initiatives, and measurable outcomes
• Support strategy implementation across sites and functions, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder alignment, and organizational readiness
• Facilitate cross-functional strategic initiatives and coach leaders in driving change, performance improvement, and execution excellence

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree preferred, minimum bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, or related discipline
• Proven track record in senior strategic leadership roles, combining strategy development with successful execution and organizational transformation
• Demonstrated experience in business strategy, organizational capability building, performance improvement, and change leadership in complex industrial or technology-driven environments
• Experience of leading highly competent teams and managing complex stakeholder landscapes
• Experience translating long-term strategic ambitions into operational priorities and organizational capability
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Optional skills, experiences, or qualifications that would be beneficial but aren’t required:

• Experience from defence industry will be an advantage
• Previous experience from manufacturing, aerospace, industrial production, or operational excellence environments is advantageous
• Experience from international businesses and growth management will be an advantage
• Experience with structured improvement methodologies (e.g. transformation frameworks, or project governance methodologies) is considered beneficial

Competencies:

• A clear strategic and business-oriented mindset
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at board and C-suite level
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Relationship-driven, with skills in navigating complex client and partner ecosystems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both in shaping narratives and driving alignment across the organization
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and commercial acumen. Strong executional abilities
• Strong capability in leading organizational change and building alignment across multiple functions and stakeholders
• Ability to combine analytical rigor with pragmatic execution and continuous improvement

Personal Qualities:

• Adhere to Nammo values
• A people-oriented persona
• Team player
• Operational excellence mindset
• High level of resilience, structured problem-solving ability, and a continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions:

• Full-time
• On-site (Raufoss)
• Travelling is required

Application deadline: As soon as possible, and no later than 28 May. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Security clearance: The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain security clearance from national security authorities.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

We would like to get in touch with you as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Point of contact:

Recruitment Partner Caroline Martens – Panamera IMD

[email protected] | +47 484 00 888