Ressursansvarlige

Ressursansvarlige is a role in Norwegian organizations responsible for the management and accountability of resources used to achieve objectives. The term covers personnel, time, budget, equipment, and other assets. The ressursansvarlige ensures that resources are available, allocated appropriately, and used in accordance with internal policies, regulations, and project goals.

Typical responsibilities include determining resource needs based on plans, allocating personnel and other resources to projects, and monitoring capacity and utilization. The role involves prioritizing requests, resolving bottlenecks, and coordinating with HR for staffing and with procurement for external resources. It also includes tracking expenses, reporting on resource usage, and maintaining documentation to support compliance and audit requirements. The ressursansvarlige works to mitigate resource-related risks and ensures adherence to governance and internal controls.

Contextually, the function is common in both Norwegian private and public sector organizations, including municipalities, schools, healthcare, and corporate projects. In some settings the function may be described as ressurskoordinator or ressursleder. The ressursansvarlige typically collaborates with project managers, line managers, HR, and finance to align resource supply with strategic priorities.

Competences commonly associated with the role include analytical skills, planning and scheduling, budgeting, and knowledge of resource management tools such as ERP systems, MS Project, or Primavera. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and understanding of organizational processes, labor regulations, and procurement practices are advantageous.

The role carries accountability for resource decisions and the accuracy of resource records, with an emphasis on transparency, traceability, and alignment with risk management and governance frameworks.