Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.

Role : 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Country Manager to lead our operations in Portugal. In this role, you will drive business growth, ensure operational efficiency, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Iberian market. You’ll be at the forefront of our commercial activities, including sales, business development, and public affairs, while also nurturing our local team and contributing to our global strategy.

This is a hands-on, multifaceted role that requires a deep understanding of our company, products, and the power generation market. You will be based at our Portuguese entity in Viana do Castelo, with regular interaction with our headquarters in Stockholm. As the Country Manager for Portugal, you will be an integral part of CorPower Ocean’s Commercial team.

Responsibilities:

• Financial and legal responsibility for the Portuguese operations of CorPower Ocean Lda

• Be an active part of defining and executing the commercial strategy of CorPower Ocean

• Work closely with the global leadership team to align country strategies with overall company objectives.

• Develop our sales pipeline and partnerships in the Iberian market.

• Manage our public affairs, nurturing our relationship with policy makers & authorities in Iberia.

• Ensure clear communication with project stakeholders, suppliers and authorities

• Ensure our Portuguese operations comply with company policy, including HSQE, and that necessary permits are secured to execute projects on plan with proper risk management.

• Developing and implementing our business plan, including managing of budgets. 

• Support Accounting, People (HR), Supply-chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations teams in their hiring, team management and project execution in Portugal.

• Proactively contribute to the competitiveness of our offering and commercial success of our business

• Team spirit: lead by example, inspire our team, and drive a culture of excellence

• Ensure clear communication and strong collaboration between our teams across CorPower sites, including Sweden, Portugal, Ireland, UK and Norway.

• Represent CorPower Ocean at industry conferences, fairs and seminars and support external communications and media contacts.

• Support reporting to public and private financers

• Lead by example and represent the CorPower Ocean company culture

Skills and qualifications:

You have a passionate entrepreneurial mindset with a solid background in business development. Experience in developing and leading advanced technology organizations is qualifying. You are communicative and people oriented with a proven track record in attracting and nurturing top talents from a global recruitment base. Experience from relevant industrial operations (e.g. power generation, composites manufacturing, offshore or advanced machinery) is qualifying. Experience from managing advanced industrial and technical projects involving public funding bodies and private investors is qualifying. You are proficient in English and Portuguese, written and spoken. Good problem-solving and strategic thinking skills. A strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the Iberian power market. You will be expected to lead by example, inspire our team, and drive a culture of excellence. If you are passionate about driving business success and have a proven track record in a similar role, we would love to hear from you. 

As a person:

• You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do

• You are self-motivated and love to optimise your time

• You always search for the most sustainable solutions to difficult problems

• You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills

• You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals

• You see your tasks through to completion

• You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally

• You are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid research

Why Join Us?

As part of CorPower Ocean, you’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful contributions in a cutting-edge industry. You’ll be working with a passionate team to unlock one of the world’s largest untapped sources of clean energy. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.