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Regional Director – DNV Cyber Scandinavia

All locations

Oslo, Norway
Solna, Sweden

Business:: Accelerator

Position type:: Full Time

Contract type:: Permanent Employee

Job ID:: 7645

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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven and inspiring leader to take on a key leadership role in DNV Cyber and shape the future of cybersecurity services across Scandinavia.

As Regional Director for Scandinavia, you will set direction for DNV Cyber’s operations across Norway, Sweden and Denmark and hold overall accountability for regional growth, profitability, operations and commercial performance of a ~400 MNOK business. You will lead an organization of approximately 85 employees through a recently formed and evolving regional leadership team of six people,and play a key role in strengthening our position across the Scandinavian market.

This is a highly visible leadership role for an experienced business leader who combines commercial acumen, strong people leadership and the ability to navigate complexity and change. Experience from cybersecurity, technology services or related markets is important, but equally critical is the ability to develop business opportunities, build trusted customer relationships and inspire teams.

You will report directly to the CEO of DNV Cyber and join the DNV Cyber Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction, priorities and performance of the business while leading Region Scandinavia. Position location will be Høvik (Oslo), Norway or Solna (Stockholm), Sweden.

More about DNV Cyber
DNV Cyber is a growing and strategically important business within DNV, helping organizations build resilience, manage cyber risk and safeguard critical infrastructure in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Our customers include organizations across the energy, maritime, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector as well as other critical industries that play a vital role in society.

By combining deep cybersecurity expertise with DNV’s trusted industry knowledge, we support customers in addressing some of their most important business, technology and security challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement DNV Cyber’s strategy within the region, translating it into clear commercial and operational priorities.
Deliver sustainable and profitable growth, with clear accountability for sales, revenue, EBIT, operational performance and other relevant key performance indicators.
Lead, inspire and develop the regional leadership team, while setting clear expectations and creating alignment around shared goals, priorities and accountability.
Strengthen DNV Cyber’s market position and brand visibility by engaging senior customer leaders, external stakeholders and industry bodies, driving business development and expanding our presence across critical infrastructure sectors.
Drive collaboration across countries, service areas and the wider DNV organization to bring our combined industry and cybersecurity expertise to market.
Drive operational excellence by reviewing performance, risks, processes and ways of working, and by implementing improvements that strengthen quality, scalability and results.
Ensure appropriate governance, risk management, compliance, safety, health and environmental awareness across the region.

What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to lead cybersecurity growth and impact across Scandinavia, shape its next stage of development and play a highly visible role in DNV Cyber’s growth ambitions, while contributing to DNV’s sustainability purpose.
Work closely with experienced leaders, thought leaders, technical experts and colleagues across DNV’s global organization.
DNV offers wide opportunities to grow and develop your competencies and career.
We support flexible ways of working while recognizing the importance of being present with colleagues and customers.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

We are looking for a commercially strong business leader with relevant cybersecurity, technology and industry experience.

You do not need to be DNV Cyber’s leading technical expert. However, you must know the field well enough to understand complex customer challenges, ask informed questions, engage productively with our cyber experts and make sound business decisions.

Significant experience leading a sizeable business or region with accountability for P&L, growth, operations and people engagement in an international environment.
Track record of improving business performance and delivering growth, including in challenging market conditions.
Experience leading other leaders, engaging employees and building a culture of trust, collaboration and accountability.
Experience leading change and transformation, with resilience through periods of uncertainty.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
Strong understanding of technology services, cybersecurity or a related field.
The credibility to engage senior customers and external stakeholders on business, technology and cybersecurity matters.
Relevant experience and established networks within energy, maritime or other critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Sound financial understanding, including revenue, margin, forecasting and business planning.
Relevant university degree, preferably in technology, engineering, cybersecurity or business.
Strong written and spoken English. The ability to communicate in Norwegian or Swedish is a strong advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Application deadline: 1.11.2026 at 23.55 CET.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Runa Reitan, Principal Recruiter, runa.reitan@dnv.com

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note that some benefits may vary depending on location, business area, and employment terms. Please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role.

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Please ask your recruiter for further details.

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