Director Export Control & Sanctions - Division Missiles & Aerostructures

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Director Export Control & Sanctions to lead and further develop the export control and sanctions function within our Missiles & Aerostructures Division (DMA). This is a critical leadership position with end‑to‑end responsibility for divisional export control activities in a complex, highly regulated, and international operating environment.

The position reports to the SVP Legal & Compliance, Division Missiles & Aerostructures, and serves as a vital link between Group‑level governance and divisional execution. While Group Export Control defines overarching policies, frameworks, and governance, this role is accountable for day‑to‑day compliance, operational execution, and continuous improvement across the division and its global subsidiaries.

The position is co‑located with the division’s Global Strategic Supply Chain organization and the Director Export Control & Sanctions will be an active member of the management group of that organization, ensuring close integration between compliance, logistics, and operational execution.

Your role

As Director Export Control & Sanctions, you are the division’s senior authority and point of contact for all matters related to export control and sanctions. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure robust compliance across the value chain, and act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership, business units, and international stakeholders.

Through close day‑to‑day collaboration with the Global Strategic Supply Chain organization, you will contribute to aligned decision‑making, risk management, and operational efficiency.

The role requires a strong combination of deep functional expertise, leadership capability, and execution power – ensuring that compliance not only meets regulatory expectations but also supports and enables business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the divisional export control and sanctions function, including people leadership, competence development, and performance follow‑up
• Ensure correct and consistent implementation of export control and sanctions regulations (national and international) across the division and its global subsidiaries
• Own and oversee day‑to‑day case handling, licensing processes, assessments, reporting and regulatory interactions relevant to the division
• Act as the primary divisional point of contact towards Group Export Control, authorities, and key internal and external stakeholders
• Support and advise divisional leadership, Global Strategic Logistics, and business units on export control risk, compliance, and decision‑making
• Identify, prioritize, and drive improvement initiatives to strengthen processes, systems, and ways of working, ensuring measurable progress and sustainable results
• Ensure effective follow‑up of subsidiaries through guidance, audits, training, and continuous dialogue
• Build and maintain strong international networks across the organization to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent practices
• Contribute to divisional strategic initiatives where export control and sanctions considerations are critical

Qualifications and experience

We are looking for a candidate who is a senior, hands‑on leader with the confidence to take ownership in high‑stakes environments.

You ideally have

• Extensive experience within export control and/or sanctions, preferably from defence, aerospace, high‑technology, or other highly regulated industries
• Proven experience in leading teams and professionals, with the ability to develop people and create strong, accountable environments
• Solid understanding of international regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance management
• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities and deliver change with momentum and discipline
• Experience working across international organizations and subsidiaries, with strong stakeholder management skills
• A structured, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented mindset, combined with high integrity and sound judgment
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels

Why join us?

You will join a leading international technology organization operating at the forefront of its field.

We offer

• A strategically important leadership role with significant influence
• A highly competent, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong pension and insurance schemes
• Opportunities for professional development and long‑term career growth in an international setting

Employment in this position is subject to background checks. To be eligible, candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and authorization in accordance with applicable regulations.

Contact: Erlend Stoa Stenstad, SVP Legal & Compliance DMA, mobil 920 70 227