ITERPansvarlig

ITERPansvarlig is a Norwegian-language term that translates roughly to “ITER responsible person” and is used to describe a role within organizations contributing to the ITER fusion project. The term is not an official title defined by the ITER Organization, but a generic designation used in national laboratories, research institutes, and industry to denote accountability for ITER-related work.

Scope and duties: The ITERPansvarlig acts as the point of contact for all ITER-related activities within an organization, coordinating interfaces with the ITER Organization and other stakeholders. Key duties typically include ensuring compliance with ITER’s technical, quality, safety, and documentation requirements; managing schedules, budgets, and procurement for ITER deliverables; overseeing risk management and change control; maintaining alignment of internal projects with ITER milestones; and ensuring proper reporting and governance.

Qualifications and skills: The role usually requires a background in engineering, physics, or project management, experience with large-scale research projects, familiarity with safety and quality standards, and the ability to manage complex interfaces across disciplines. Relevant certifications in project management or quality assurance may be advantageous.

Relationship to organizations and governance: The ITERPansvarlig commonly reports to a program manager or project director within the organization and collaborates with engineering leads, safety officers, QA managers, procurement teams, and administrative staff. The role often involves liaison with the ITER Organization for technical requirements, interfaces, and documentation control.

See also: ITER, project management, safety officer.