Job Description Summary
As Head of IT/OT, Automation and Digitalization, you will be a key member of the Oslo site leadership team, with full responsibility for a multi-disciplinary organization covering IT infrastructure, OT systems, automation, and digital/data solutions.
The role combines people leadership, strategic direction, and operational accountability to ensure stable, secure, and compliant manufacturing systems while driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across the site. tex
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the functional departments
- Define and execute the strategic direction for automation and digitalization in alignment with Global A&D lead.
- Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operations of IT, OT, and automation systems
- Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
- Establish strong cross-functional collaboration across local and global stakeholders
- Hold full accountability for people, budget, and resource management
- Represent the function in the site leadership team and contribute to strategic decision-making
- Be part of site PMO and ensure all projects are executed as per automation and digital standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, IT, Digital Engineering, or related field
- Significant proven leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of complex production and process environments
- Experience working in regulated industries (GMP/GxP) is preferred
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
- Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English
Desired Skills
- Strategic and forward-looking.
- Inspiring people leader and coach.
- Strong collaborator who builds trust across functions and levels.
- Result-oriented with the ability to execute through others.
- Comfortable navigating complexity and balancing operational priorities with long-term objectives.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Total Rewards
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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