Head of Strategy Execution and Projects

Strategy and business development

Head of Strategy Execution and Projects

Imagine a future where strategy is more than a direction, its a catalyst for lasting change across a global organisation.

Application deadline

12 October 2026 , 23:59 BST

Country Denmark

Location Gentofte

Workplace

Hybrid (office and home-working)

We offer a workplace culture where you´ll arrange with your people leader when you can work from home and from the office.

Working hours Full-time

Employment type Permanent

Legal entity Ørsted Services A/S

Why join?

Proven very high employee satisfaction and motivation

Continuous development opportunities for all employees

Competitive salary, pension scheme, and attractive holiday package

A wide range of health benefits, such as health insurance, nutritious food, and fitness facilities in our office locations

Join us in this role where youll lead our Strategy Execution and Projects team and help strengthen the enterprise-wide deployment of Ørsteds highest strategic priorities. Youll combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, partnering closely with senior leaders to translate strategic ambitions into actionable programmes and projects that create lasting business impact across the organisation.

Welcome to Strategy Execution and Transformation

Youll be part of Strategy Execution and Transformation, where youll join a team of experienced strategy, transformation, and consulting professionals responsible for supporting the development, deployment, and execution of Ørsteds strategy. The department is part of Strategy, Innovation and Transformation and works closely with colleagues across Group Strategy, Portfolio Management, Innovation, Finance, People & Culture, Communications.

As Head of Strategy Execution and Projects, youll lead a team responsible for driving strategy deployment across Ørsted and delivering strategic initiatives that support our long-term ambitions. Youll also play an active role in the leadership team of Strategy Execution and Transformation, helping shape priorities, strengthen collaboration across teams, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with Ørsteds leadership promises.

Youll play an important role in:

leading, developing, and empowering a high-performing team while building core capabilities and fostering a collaborative culture

owning and continuously improving the annual strategy cycle, ensuring effective collaboration across Strategy, Finance, People & Culture, Communications, and the business areas

ensuring that Ørsteds highest strategic priorities are translated into clear multi-year business plans, objectives, and execution roadmaps

partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to identify, prioritise, and deliver strategic initiatives with measurable business impact

providing strategic guidance on business cases, strategic assessments, implementation planning, and value realisation

leading selected enterprise-critical projects and initiatives to secure successful outcomes and sustainable results.

To succeed in the role, you:

have a strong track record of leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams

bring significant experience from strategy consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or a similar strategic leadership environment

demonstrate strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities, enabling you to translate complexity into clear recommendations and actions

build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across functions and business areas