Vice President Business Development - Nammo Raufoss - Aerospace Propulsion

Nammo Aerospace Propulsion (AP) is a leading developer and producer of tactical rocket motors and propulsion systems for Western defense and space industries and plays a critical role in shaping the defense capabilities of the future. A more challenging geopolitical landscape, increasing demand for defense capacity, and substantial industrial investments are now driving the business into a period of strong growth and continued development.

To support this continued expansion, AP is strengthening its commercial and strategic organization through the appointment of a VP Business Development. The role will have broad responsibility across market development, international business growth initiatives, industrial cooperation activities, and selected business-critical processes and partnerships.

The VP Business Development will work closely with the VP Strategy and AP leadership team to translate strategic priorities into commercial initiatives, industrial partnerships, market positioning, and long-term growth opportunities across selected international markets. VP Business Development will play a central role in executing AP’s strategic growth agenda through commercial initiatives, industrial partnerships, customer engagement, and international market development.

The position offers significant exposure to international defense and aerospace markets and requires close collaboration with governmental organizations, armed forces, industry partners, and leading defense companies globally.

The role is central in converting AP’s long-term strategic priorities into executable business opportunities, customer relationships, industrial cooperation initiatives, and sustainable international growth.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Represent Nammo towards senior governmental, military, and industry stakeholders across international markets

• Lead and coordinate cross-market growth initiatives and strategic business development activities across AP globally

• Lead and drive enterprise-level business development initiatives aligned with AP’s long-term growth priorities

• Develop, maintain, and execute country-specific strategies and capture plans for designated markets

• Lead and drive enterprise-level business development initiatives aligned with AP’s long-term growth priorities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, authorities, industry partners, and other key stakeholders

• Lead and coordinate industrial cooperation and offset activities across relevant markets

• Support selected M&A activities, strategic partnerships, and related growth initiatives, including following up selected strategic initiatives and transactions

• Own and further develop selected business processes, governance structures, and cross-functional coordination mechanisms supporting scalable growth

• Support broader corporate initiatives and strategic projects across the Nammo Group

• Provide relevant market insight, including geopolitical and defense market developments

Qualifications:

• Education at minimum bachelor level, master preferred

• Education within business, engineering, technology, defense studies, or related disciplines preferred

• Experience within business development, sales, capture management, or strategic commercial roles

• Experience managing complex projects and processes involving public-sector or governmental customers

• Strong understanding of defense organizations and governmental decision-making processes

• Good knowledge of the Western defense and aerospace industry landscape

• Experience from defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries is an advantage

• Experience with strategic planning, partnerships, industrial cooperation, and/or international collaboration models is beneficial

• Experience related to M&A, investments, or strategic transactions is considered a plus

• Military background or defense sector experience is an advantage

• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken

Personal characteristics:

Dedication, precision and care are Nammo’s values, which guide us in performing to the best of our ability.

To succeed in this position, it is important that you:

• have a strong strategic mindset combined with commercial understanding

• are proactive, structured, and able to drive initiatives independently

• are comfortable operating in complex and evolving international environments

• have strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• are skilled at building trust-based long-term relationships

• can create engagement and momentum around business opportunities internally and externally

• combine analytical capabilities with a pragmatic and hands-on approach

• are resilient and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and strong execution ability

We offer:

• A key role in shaping the future commercial and strategic direction of Nammo Aerospace Propulsion

• The opportunity to work closely with leading international defense and aerospace organizations

• A central position in a company experiencing strong growth and increasing global demand

• A collaborative and high-performing international work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development

• A solid and secure workplace with competitive terms and conditions

• Flexible working arrangements

• Company sports activities and social events

The position is based at Nammo’s corporate headquarters in Raufoss, Norway, and will require international travel. The position will require that the candidate can obtain a National security clearance at HEMMELIG / NATO SECRET level.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

We would like to get in touch with you as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Point of contact:

Recruitment Partner Caroline Martens – Panamera IMD

caroline@panamera-search.no | +47 484 00 888

Application deadline: 30.06.2026