Vice President Zero Emission Shipping
Lead the change towards a sustainable maritime future
Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in providing advanced maritime solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable products that enhance safety and efficiency in the maritime industry.
Kongsberg Maritime is looking for a visionary leader to help shape and build the chapter in sustainable innovation. As Vice President of Zero Emission Shipping Solutions, you will report to EVP Emerging Solutions and will lead one of a handful of strategic priorities that will span across divisions in Kongsberg Maritime.
With our technologies already onboard 30% of the world’s IMO fleet, we are uniquely positioned to support vessel owners in meeting ambitious emission targets. As international regulations tighten—led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the EU—we are committed to being the go-to partner for sustainable transformation.
Your mission
This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to drive real change in one of the world’s most vital industries. This program will be extensive, engaging teams and resources from every division within Kongsberg Maritime.
- Lead the development of a transformative program - develop and deliver solutions that reduce emissions across the entire lifecycle of a vessel.
- Uniting capabilities across Kongsberg Maritime—products, services, and expertise—to deliver innovative solutions for newbuilds, retrofits, and digital decision support.
- Driving innovation and impact, identifying and developing new technology and offerings, including prototypes, partnerships, and potential M&A opportunities.
- Inspiring and mobilizing teams across Kongsberg Maritime, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to Zero Emissions Shipping’s mission.
- Champion market relevance, ensuring our offerings meet evolving customer needs and industry standards.
We think you should have
- Leadership experience from complex roles with responsibility for several disciplines leading experts and departments that is not in your field of expertise.
- A real passion for the energy transition and have experience related to shipping in one or more of the following areas: vessel- owner, charterer, equipment delivery, construction or design.
- Experience from commercial roles identifying and developing new opportunities with proven positive direct impact on bottom line results.
- Experience with delivering projects that include elements of innovation and new technology, managing risk and profit.
- The ability to combine innovation with a structured analytical approach.
- Experience leading and working in cross-functional teams and influencing and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Relevant education within science, engineering or finance
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.
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.
- Contribute to our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Engage in complex, high-impact initiatives that push the boundaries of maritime technology.
At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.
Where you will be working
One of Kongsberg Maritime’s offices in Europe
Interested in knowing more? Contact
EVP Emerging Solutions Alexandra Koefoed +47 93 20 39 40
Emerging Solutions is a new division in Kongsberg Maritime responsible for developing and delivering prioritized and high impact new solutions that are cross divisional to the market. This includes identifying areas with large market potential where Kongsberg Maritime can develop unique offerings benefiting our customers and their visions. Emerging Solutions have the responsibility to develop and deliver those offerings based on the wide range of knowledge, products and services across Kongsberg Maritime tying together the joint effort across the company.
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