Portfolio Prioritization Manager

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a talented Portfolio Prioritization Manager to strengthen our Business Development function in Fornebu. The role will drive a systematic approach to prioritize prospects across the company, working closely with the Business Development network to shape the future of Aker Solutions’ portfolio.

Your responsibility will be to manage our portfolio prioritization process across all business units. You will be part of a global and dynamic team, focused on business development opportunities, Key Account management, Business Development process governance, improvements, and tools to assist our global business segments. You will also have a great opportunity to create a broad network internally with multiple stakeholders and senior management across the business. 

If you are a highly motivated people person with a passion for business development and for driving change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Manage integrated portfolio prioritization process for Aker Solutions, working in close cooperation with Heads of Business Development in business units and Strategic Workforce network
• Align integrated portfolio model with relevant stakeholders in Aker Solutions organization and present the outcome of the portfolio prioritization process in regular updates to key stakeholders and the EMT
• Provide portfolio insights and analytics to enable strategic discussion on what markets to target and how to win
• Continuously review and improve the process, based on feedback from stakeholders
• Arrange and drive prospect prioritization regular sessions with Heads of Business Development, Strategic Workforce Network, Safeguarding, Finance, CTO, Partnerships & Alliances
• Ensure alignment the outcome of the prospect prioritization process with the financial forecasting and strategy process
• Ensure that the required digital tools are developed and maintained, including dashboard based on scoring criteria and tool for visualizing scenarios (with link to SAREPTA and yards capacity)
• Support the process to guarantee required data quality as input to prospect prioritization
• Support integration of pursuit and tender decision process with portfolio prioritization

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree within technical disciplines or business subjects
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Business Development within the energy sector
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis, digitalization and reporting
• Strong people and relationship-building skills, ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively towards many other internal stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to manage complex schedules and tasks effectively
• Proficiency in PowerBI, CRM system and SAREPTA
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives with proactive approach
• Ability to drive processes by supporting and challenging others
• Ability to adapt to change and new ways of working quickly and easily

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen, and offshore wind) to aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

For more information about the position, please contact: Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, email: magdalena.matuszyk@nesfircroft.com

Please attach your CV, cover letter and transcript of records when applying online. Applications will be evaluated continuously, so no need to wait until the deadline to apply.

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.