SVP Digital Transformation

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done - that’s why we need you to join us.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Digital Transformation. This key leadership role will report directly to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of BA Technology and Project Delivery and will be an integral member of the BA management team. 

The SVP Digital Transformation will lead Statkraft’s global digital transformation by turning technology into real business value—driving faster, more robust delivery, smarter digitalisation, and innovation that scales across the company. The role builds strong partnerships across the organization, ensuring that digital solutions, data, and technology are closely aligned with strategic priorities and operational needs. This position sets the vision for Statkraft’s digital capabilities and leads execution across enterprise architecture, software development, system and platform management, information management, and emerging technologies.

Areas of Responsibility and Accountabilities: 

• Drive Statkraft’s digital transformation by defining and executing a business aligned digital strategy that adheres to Statkraft’s policies on compliance, cyber security, and risk management.  
• Continuously monitor external digital trends and technologies, identifying which create real business value and translating these insights into targeted, strategic input for Statkraft.  
• Accountable for IT deliveries to all business and staff areas, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions.  
• Lead software development, integration management, and automation initiatives (including RPA) to enhance operational efficiency and support digital growth.  
• Own platform and system management for applications and solutions with significant business-critical impact.  
• Set and govern enterprise architecture standards, ensuring coherence and future-proof technology choices across the company.  
• Lead Data Governance and Information Management, strengthening Statkraft’s ability to manage, govern, and capitalise on data as a strategic asset.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent and proven leadership and personal skills aligned with Statkraft’s leadership expectations, including: 

• Thinks strategically and executes effectively, turning ambition into clear priorities and impactful delivery.  
• Understands the business and how technology creates value, balancing risk and connecting digital opportunities with real needs.  
• Strives for continuous improvement and operational excellence, promoting innovative and cost effective solutions that deliver measurable business impact.  
• Acts as a safety leader and ensures compliance with the Code of Conduct.  
• Communicates clearly and builds trust across all levels and with external stakeholders.  
• Demonstrates strong leadership in line with our expectations: drives performance, looks beyond the obvious, builds strong teams, and ensures operational excellence.  

Knowledge and Experience:

• Master’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Engineering or other related fields. 
• Extensive experience leading large-scale international IT and digital organisations at a senior level.
• Proven ability to set and execute digital transformation strategies.
• Strong track record in driving innovation and organizational change in a matrix organisation across geographies.
• Competence within areas in scope of the position.

International leadership experience is required, as the role involves managing teams across multiple countries.

Location: Oslo, Lilleaker.

Deadline: February 23rd, 2026 (We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis).

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.  

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.