Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead

About the position

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Manager & Department Data Process Lead to join our team. Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into a career? For nearly 100 years, we have been crafting the ultimate outdoor equipment, enabling people to push beyond boundaries and embrace nature in its rawest form. Our vision, 'Welcome to nature,' drives everything we do—from designing cutting-edge gear for skiers, climbers, and explorers, to promoting responsible business practices that protect the environments we love.

We are now searching for adventurous, forward-thinking individuals to join us on our mission. If you're ready to be part of a brand that lives and breathes the spirit of exploration—Norrøna is where your next great adventure begins.

Main responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10 Product Specialists, Product Technicians, and Product Engineers in the RD&D (research, design & development) department
• Ensure products are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards
• Lead the adoption of new tools and technologies, including AI, in the department's data processes
• Work closely with designers, product developers, testers, and Manufacturing, as well as the functional owners of our systems, such as PLM

What you bring

• Leadership experience, preferably from leading specialists in product development, design, or manufacturing
• A proven ability to structure work, plan capacity, and deliver on deadlines
• Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, or technical outdoor products is a plus
• Experience with process improvement, change management, and roll-out of new systems or functionality
• Strong data understanding: comfortable working with structured product data, data quality, and reporting (e.g. Excel or Power BI)
• Experience as a super user or key user of business systems such as PLM
• Good communication skills in English

To succeed in this role, you are structured, methodical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and navigate seasonal workload peaks. You have strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in data, systems, and process improvement. You are proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable driving change while bringing others on board. You build trust and credibility across the organization, making you a natural go-to person for colleagues seeking guidance and support.

Why this is a great opportunity: Join a premium outdoor brand with the goal of being the most responsible actor in the industry. A central role in shaping how Norrøna develops products digitally. Skilled, motivated colleagues in a friendly atmosphere at our HQ in Lysaker. Competitive insurance benefits, and a solid pension scheme. Additional perks, including access to our company cabin at Beitostølen and discounts on Norrøna products.