People Transformation Lead - Culture and Ways of Work

Telenor Norge is the country's largest digital service provider within mobile, broadband, and TV services. Every day, around 3,000 employees work to lead Norway’s digitalization and develop the best digital security services for our customers.
Our ambition is to be your safety net – and Norway’s.
Developing and shaping Telenor’s People Agenda, propelling sustainable growth.
Are you a visionary and business-oriented leader with a passion for transformation and fostering a dynamic workplace culture? Are you motivated by empowering societies and connecting people to what matters most? Do you thrive in a fast-moving company with a strong social responsibility, leading the digital shift to be green, safe, and inclusive for all? If so, this could be the role for you!
About the Role: Telenor Norway is seeking a proactive and strategic Head of People Transformation to drive our people agenda and support our ongoing transformation and growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture, enhancing employee engagement and thrive, and implementing new ways of working. This position reports to the Chief People Officer and is part of her management team.
Key Responsibilities: As the Head of People Transformation, you will
- Drive and evolve Telenor’s people agenda in line with the company strategy.
- Develop and implement new ways of working focused on agility, collaboration, and digital maturity.
- Design and adapt organizational structures to support business transformation and future needs.
- Build a strong, inclusive culture that fosters employee engagement, belonging, and accountability.
- Enhance performance and people processes, including engagement and culture metrics.
- Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational development, culture, and people strategy.
- Partner across functions to ensure integrated, scalable, and future-oriented solutions
Experience and Qualifications: We seek a transformational leader with a proven track record in complex matrix organizations, ideally within technology or customer-driven companies. You should have broad HR experience, strong leadership skills, business acumen, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English, and a relevant higher education background are required. A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to bring new perspectives to Telenor is highly valued.
Why Choose Telenor: Telenor offers a rewarding, fast-paced international working environment. This is a unique opportunity to help safeguard and build value for one of the leading telecommunication companies in Norway, the Nordics, and Asia. We have a strong performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth. At Telenor, our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.
Application deadline: we will evaluate applications continuously. Please apply before 25th September.
For questions regarding this position please reach out to hiring manager and Chief People Officer Kristin Ruud +47 95 17 10 66
Telenor conducts background checks on applicants to verify information provided in CVs and other documentation.
As a workplace, Telenor offers a holistic approach that supports you both as a professional and as an individual. We do this by listening to you, giving you trust and flexibility, and learning together.
The world is changing, and so are we. For 170 years, Telenor has been in constant transformation. We have the courage to evolve – in how we work, think, and build our culture. Value streams and "team first" are not just buzzwords; they are part of our everyday life.
It is the people at Telenor who make it possible for us to deliver world-class, robust infrastructure and develop the smartest solutions that ensure our customers have secure and seamless access to the digital world.
Are you ready to be part of the journey? 🚀
- Department
- People & Organization
- Locations
- Oslo Fornebu
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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