Infrastrukturforvalteren

Infrastrukturforvalteren is a professional role focusing on the strategic and operational management of an organization's infrastructure assets. The term is used in Danish-speaking contexts and refers to both physical infrastructure (such as roads, buildings, utilities) and digital infrastructure (such as networks, data centers, cloud connections) that support business and public services. The goal is to ensure reliable service delivery, cost-efficient maintenance, and long-term value from infrastructure investments.

Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an asset register, planning lifecycle activities (acquisition, operation, maintenance, renewal, disposal), developing governance policies, ensuring compliance with laws and standards, and managing risk and resilience. The Infrastrukturforvalteren leads capacity planning, performance measurement, budgeting and financial planning, and procurement or contract management for external service providers. They coordinate with stakeholders across finance, operations, IT, safety, urban planning, and external regulators.

The role commonly relies on asset management practices aligned with standards such as ISO 55000 and related frameworks (ITIL for IT services, COBIT for IT governance). Professionals typically have backgrounds in engineering, information technology, public administration, or economics, with experience in project management, data analysis, and vendor management. Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills are important.

Infrastrukturforvalteren is prevalent in the public sector—municipalities, utilities, and government agencies—and in large organizations that own or operate extensive infrastructure. Trends influencing the role include aging infrastructure, digital transformation, data-driven decision making, sustainability and climate resilience, and cybersecurity concerns for critical assets.