Solskjær became the reserve team manager at Manchester United in 2008.

Solskjær returned to his native country to manage Molde, leading the team to their first-ever Tippeligaen titles in his first two seasons.

Solskjær served as manager of Cardiff City, during which the club was relegated from the Premier League.

Manchester United appointed Solskjær as caretaker manager in late 2018, taking over from José Mourinho for the rest of the 2018–19 season.

On March 28, 2019, Solskjær signed a three-year contract to take over as Manchester United manager on a permanent basis.

Solskjær was sacked by Manchester United in November 2021 following a poor run of performances during the 2021–22 season.

In January 2025, Solskjær joined Turkish Süper Lig club Beşiktaş as manager.