Junior Project Manager in Global R&D and Technical

Join Mowi's Global R&D and Technical as Junior Project Manager

Are you passionate about securing the future of high-quality smolt production in RAS and CCS systems?

We're looking for a curious and driven Junior Project Manager to join our experienced freshwater team. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to work at the forefront of land-based smolt production using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you will collaborate closely with global technical experts in RAS and CCS, dive into complex data to uncover actionable insights, communicate findings clearly through impactful visual storytelling and contribute to projects primarily in Norway, with opportunities to support initiatives across other business units.

If you're excited by innovation, thrive in a technical environment, and want to make a tangible impact on sustainable aquaculture, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand problems and define hypotheses or mitigations.
• Coordinate surveillance program for water quality and microbiota in RAS.
• Coordinate field work regarding tests and sampling of water quality or fish.
• Coordinate a network of internal RAS biologist in Norway.
• Provide technical support to farming in safeguarding water quality and maturations of biofilters.
• Update technical overview of freshwater facilities as well as internal tools and procedures.
• Support the development of One Mowi RAS, our requirements for building and construction of new facilities.
• Coordinate validation testing of 3rd party equipment.
• Document findings and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in relevant research projects.

Desired qualifications

• Master's degree in aquaculture, microbiology in water (RAS), fish biology, fish physiology, or fish health.
• Practical experience from land-based smolt production.
• Knowledge in sampling fish and logistics of analysis.
• Knowledge in statistical tools such as python, R, or other similar analytical languages.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Ability to work with structured and unstructured data.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.

Which type of person are we looking for?

• Honest and trustworthy personality.
• Work well in teams but also individual responsibilities.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Comfortable engaging with experts from diverse fields.
• Passionate about data storytelling and evidence-based thinking.
• Ability to summarize complex information in a simple and sharp way towards different stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Be persistent in achieving set goals.

What we offer

• Your work will have a real and lasting impact on our industry and in Mowi.
• You will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from all around the world. We invest in our people and support both your personal and professional development.
• You will join a freshwater team of two well-renowned experts and a department with specialists in biology, technology, data analytics, and operations who share a passion for innovation and sustainability.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on projects that matter.
• This position can be located in Trondheim or Bergen, Norway.

Please apply by November 1st. This position reports directly to our Group Manager for Freshwater and Closed Production Technology, Trond W. Rosten.

At Mowi, we believe in the power of data to transform the aquaculture industry. Join us and lead the way to create a sustainable future for seafood production.

If you have any questions, please contact Trond W. Rosten at or Ernst Georg Økland at or Group Manager HR Marianne Wobbekind