Product Development Specialist

Role Description The Product Development Specialist at Oliven AS will support the end-to-end development of new and existing products, from concept through launch. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and customer analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to product roadmaps and specifications. The role involves coordinating R&D activities, documenting requirements, tracking project progress, and supporting product testing and validation. The specialist will prepare clear communication materials such as product briefs, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. This is a contract, hybrid role based in Bergen, with the flexibility to work partly from home. Qualifications

• Strong Market Research and Analytical Skills to assess customer needs, market trends, and competitive offerings.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D) and Product Management to support product lifecycle activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective Communication skills for working with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders, and for creating clear documentation and presentations.
• Relevant education in business, engineering, product development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentation software, project management tools).
• Experience in product development within relevant industries is an advantage.

🔆 The ideal candidate has experience with product development across Europe and is able to «connect the dots» and deliver a product that consists of multiple parts that are not manufactured together, but should fit like it was. 🔆 Full possibility for freelance work 🔆 Ideal experience with norwegian tax/toll & food safety regulations.