Project Management Office Manager

An incredible opportunity awaits you as head of the Project Management Office. In this role you will play a part in our dynamic Integrated Systems team, ensuring consistent, efficient, and high-quality project execution across business units.

At Kongsberg Maritime Global Customer Support, our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our customers! We are looking for a strategic, systematic and driven manager to head a newly established function to improve Project Management of our portfolios.

Lead with innovation and impact. Protechting People and Planet drives us forward.

What you will be doing

  • Establish Project Management Office to support Project Managers across Business Units in locations in Norway, EMEA, APAC and Americas.
  • Build a team that establishes project management methodologies and governance practice, provides coaching, training and direct support to project managers and other key project personnel.

We think you should have

  • Technical and/or commercial higher education
  • Fluent in both verbal and written English. 
  • Business attitude with commercial understanding and execution focus
  • Self-drive and proactive team player approach
  • Solid understanding of project management techniques and standards.
  • Experience from execution of complex projects and the aftermarket is an advantage.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

You are able to

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
  • demonstrate strong analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to comprehend and identify complex structures, and effectively propose and implement improvements.
  • use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
  • communicate in a clear, precise and structured way

Why join us

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.
  • Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.
  • Engage in complex, high-impact initiatives that push the boundaries of maritime technology.

Protechting People and Planet guides us, and diverse backgrounds ignite problem-solving

Where you will be working
Horten, Sandefjord, Kongsberg, Bergen, Ålesund

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Brit Skadberg, Vice President Integrated Systems, +47 92481127

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 3000 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 are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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