Strategy Manager

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Strategy Manager at atNorth

Are you passionate about building strategy?

We are looking for a Strategy Manager to help define and drive atNorth's future growth and strategic direction. This is a highly visible role working closely with the CEO, Executive Committee, Board, and senior business leaders to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and ensure atNorth remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving Nordic data center market.

Focusing heavily on strategy development, you will lead analyses, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and develop recommendations that influence critical decisions across growth, power, sustainability, commercial development, and corporate strategy. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and working as part of our Strategy team, you will collaborate closely with our existing Strategy Manager, combining strategic thinking with practical execution to turn ambitious goals into tangible outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of one of the fastest-growing data center platforms in the Nordics. You will have direct exposure to executive leadership and play a key role in decisions that shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure across the region. You'll join a collaborative, international team where curiosity, ownership, and impact are valued, and where your work will directly contribute to atNorth's continued success.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and refinement of atNorth's corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

• Keep a pulse on market trends, customer demand, competitor activity, technology developments, and broader industry dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.

• Translate market insights and business intelligence into strategic recommendations that support growth, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.

• Partner with executives, business leaders, and functional teams to evaluate strategic initiatives and priorities across the organisation.

• Support strategic planning, decision-making, and Board preparation activities alongside the Executive Committee and senior leadership team.

• Lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.

• Develop compelling business cases, market assessments, and strategic presentations for senior stakeholders.

• Support the development of power, sustainability, commercial, and geographic growth strategies that are critical to atNorth's long-term success.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making.

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership on strategic opportunities and challenges.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Strategy, Industrial Management, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, strategic planning, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience developing business strategies and influencing strategic decisions at a senior level.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to turn complex information into actionable recommendations.

• Experience presenting to executive leadership teams, boards, or senior decision-makers.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from operational teams to executives.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Experience within the data center, energy, utilities, infrastructure, technology, or other capital-intensive industries is considered a strong advantage.
  

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.