Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Project Manager for Upgrades and Modification. In this role you will be part of Kongsberg Maritime, Global Customer Support, Automation & Control. You will be part of a global company, where your team will consist of 19 diverse, experienced, and motivated project managers located in Norway, of whom 6 will be in Ålesund-office. We deliver upgrades and modifications for a wide range of Kongsberg automation and control systems to end customers in the maritime market, utilizing teams in Kongsberg Maritimes global network.

Managing a portfolio of efficient delivery projects with a typical lifespan from weeks to a year, you will be responsible for 25-40 projects in various phases. You will be hands-on with both project teams and customers following day by day activities. Are you motivated for project management from start to finish, and see yourself as customer focused, self-driven and systematic person, we welcome you to apply!

Travel as required, from 0-15 days a year – planned.

Lead meaningful projects. Protechting People and Planet is our goal.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and control a portfolio of After Market projects
• Establish and maintain good customer relations
• Handle and secure variation orders during the projects
• Support the sales organization with project/technical expertise
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree within engineering or other relevant topic, relevant experience can compensate for education
• Experience with customer relations
• Experience as Project Manager, or aspiring for such a challenge
• Knowledge or interest in maritime operation and products
• Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing
  
  

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• provide your team with a clear direction, inspire and coordinate others and keep them focused on set goals
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
  
  

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

What We Can Offer

• An inspiring and safe work environment
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future
• We offer flexible working hours
  
  

Work location

Ålesund, NMK

Point of contact

Yvonne Slyngstad, +47 416 55 917

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We work determined to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet