Heimdall Power Inc. is seeking a seasoned and operationally strong General Manager to lead and scale our North American business. Heimdall Power Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heimdall Power AS, headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Our North American organization currently consists of 8 employees across North America and is primarily commercially focused. As we continue to grow, the organization will expand in both size and scope, becoming increasingly operational and execution-driven. This is a hands-on executive leadership role focused on operational excellence, commercial execution, and disciplined growth. The General Manager will play a central role in scaling the organization from a commercial outpost to a fully developed regional operation. Our North American HQ is currently located in Charlotte, NC. The General manager will report strategically to the CEO of Heimdall Power AS and be part of the extended leadership team. Day-to-day operational reporting will be to the COO, ensuring tight alignment with global execution, governance, and operating structure.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2016, Heimdall Power is on a mission to make the world’s power grids smarter and more resilient. More than 50 utilities across 20 countries rely on our technology to increase grid capacity, prevent outages, protect critical infrastructure, and meet regulatory demands.

At the core of our offering is the award-winning Neuron™, a hardware sensor mounted directly on power lines. Combined with plug-and-play software, advanced communications, and drone-based installation, our solution enables dynamic line rating (DLR), ambient adjusted rating (AAR), and asset health monitoring. Heimdall Power helps utilities unlock additional grid capacity without building new infrastructure.

THE POSITION

As General Manager, you are responsible for leading and executing Heimdall’s North American operations in line with the global strategy and operating model set by Group Management.

Your responsibilities include:

Execution & Commercial Delivery

• Execute the company’s global strategy in the North American market

• Lead commercial activities and ensure disciplined sales execution

• Strengthen and expand relationships with utilities and key stakeholders

• Deliver on agreed revenue targets and KPIs

• Provide structured market feedback and recommendations to Group Management

Financial Responsibility

• Manage the full North American P&L within approved frameworks

• Prepare budgets in coordination with the CFO

• Ensure cost control and financial discipline

• Report performance monthly to Group Management

• Build scalable operational processes as the organization grows

Organization & People

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional team

• Foster a performance-driven, collaborative, and accountable culture

• Scale the organization in line with growth ambitions

• Ensure strong alignment and cooperation with Norwegian and European teams

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

• Operate within Heimdall Power’s policies, governance structure, and approval processes

• Escalate material risks and deviations to Group Management

Representation

• Represent Heimdall Power in the North American utility and regulatory landscape

• Leverage your network to accelerate market penetration

• Strengthen partnerships and long-term utility relationships

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

You are an experienced senior leader with deep knowledge of the North American utility industry. You understand how utilities operate, how decisions are made, and what it takes to build trust and long-term partnerships in this market.

You bring:

• Extensive experience working with or within electric utilities

• A strong and established network across utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders

• Proven P&L responsibility and operational leadership experience

• Experience scaling teams and building structure and culture in growing organizations

• Strong financial acumen and performance management capability

• Preferably a combined electrical engineer and MBA degree

This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Group Management team in Norway. We strongly prefer candidates who have worked for European-headquartered companies or in cross-Atlantic environments and understand the cultural and operational differences between North American and European business practices. You are comfortable operating within a centralized decision structure while maintaining strong local ownership and accountability.

You are:

• Operationally disciplined and execution-oriented

• Commercially sharp with a customer-first mindset

• A hands-on leader who thrives in growth environments

• Comfortable in an “all hands on deck” culture

• Collaborative, structured, and transparent in your communication

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A competitive, executive compensation package, including:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental, health, and vision insurance

  • Generous paid time off

• Opportunity to scale and shape a high-growth technology company in North America

• Direct exposure to cutting-edge grid technology

• Professional growth within a global organization transforming critical infrastructure

• An energetic and dynamic workplace environment

The role involves domestic travel and occasional international trips.