COWI

COWI er alþjóðlegt ráðgjafarfyrirtæki með höfuðstöðvar í Danmörku og yfir 8.000 starfsmenn sem vinna að um 10.000 verkefnum að staðaldri víða um heim. Í samvinnu við viðskiptavini vinnum við að því að móta þjónustu og lausnir á sviði sjálfbærni sem bæta lífsgæði fólks og komandi kynslóða. Þjónustusviðið okkar nær yfir verkfræði, arkitektúr, orku og umhverfismál. Við trúum því að velsæld stuðli að betri frammistöðu og að betri frammistaða ýti undir vellíðan. Ef þú hefur áhuga á að ganga til liðs við okkur munt þú starfa með fólki sem er ávallt reiðubúið að rétta fram hjálparhönd. Okkar helsta hvatning er að skapa vinnustað framtíðarinnar; umhverfi þar sem fólk fær að vaxa og dafna. Og þótt að verkefnin okkar séu stór og jafnvel alvarleg þá tökum við okkur sjálf mátulega hátíðlega. Ef þú gengur til liðs við okkur verður þú hluti af alþjóðlegu samfélagi sérfræðinga þar sem gagnkvæm miðlun á þekkingu fer fram. Þú færð einnig tækifæri til þess að vinna þvert á landamæri og breyta áskorunum í sjálfbærar lausnir. Auk þess er starfsþróun mikilvægur þáttur sem við sinnum vel fyrir hvern og einn starfsmann. Allt þetta stuðlar að því að þú fáir að þróast og þroska nýja hæfni og við fáum verðmætan starfskraft með haldbæra þekkingu. Þannig erum við öll í fararbroddi grænna umskipta.

Vinnustaðurinn

Managing Director for COWI Iceland

Are you a passionate, results-driven leader with expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, or the environment? Do you excel in strategic leadership and fostering growth in an inclusive, sustainable organization? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Managing Director, COWI Iceland, and SVP, Business Line International.

About the Role

As Managing Director and SVP, you will lead COWI Iceland (formerly Mannvit)’s team of 250 experts and collaborate with 8,000 specialists worldwide. Together, we co-create sustainable solutions, transforming challenges into opportunities in geothermal energy, hydropower, and beyond. You will drive the execution of our LEAP transformation and Future-Now strategy to foster business growth, innovation, and excellence.

You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Business Line International and be a part of the leadership team for COWI International, playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction and success of our business globally.

Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð

Your key responsibilities will be:

Lead COWI Iceland and role model according to COWI's leadership behaviors and values, ensuring performance aligns with group strategies and values.
Develop and implement strategic plans, budgets, and operational goals.
Provide input and proposals for the company's strategy, policies, and business plans to the Board of Directors and EVP Business Line International
Actively participate in the management of COWI Group's business through participation in relevant decision forums of the COWI Group, as required from time to time by the COWI Group/EVP of Business Line International.
Act as an ambassador for COWI, building strong customer relationships.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and execution excellence.
Ensure business practices adhere to COWI’s integrity and sustainability standards.

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur

Your Qualifications

Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from building purpose and inspiring the leaders you lead. Developing your people, encouraging them to apply their strengths in their work, and moving their performance forward through dialogue are at the center of what you do. So are attracting a diverse group of leaders and promoting an open, caring, and trusting culture. And breaking down silos and collaborating across the organization are inherent to the direction you set for your leadership team.

On top of that, you will:

Bring extensive leadership experience and a strategic mindset.
A relevant degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
Exceptional collaborative and motivational skills.
Fluency in Icelandic and English (spoken and written).
A strong grasp of market trends and sustainability practices.
Passion for driving energy transitions and fostering people’s growth.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to the Head of P&O, Iceland at ingah@cowi.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process please reach out to Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at jane@cowi.com. Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Auglýsing birt11. desember 2024

Umsóknarfrestur5. janúar 2025

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