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Bid Manager – Integration & Energy GCS

Join our team as a Bid Manager within Kongsberg Maritime’s Automation Energy & Integrated Systems - Global Customer Support division.

As a Bid Manager – Automation Energy & Integrated Systems, you will lead the technical tendering process for some of Kongsberg Maritime’s largest projects, including upgrades and conversions of sailing vessels as well as new product development initiatives. You will coordinate project packages to ensure the scope of supply matches our customers’ requirements, while resources, costs, and timelines are clearly defined at the point of tender submission.

Through close collaboration with colleagues across Kongsberg Maritime, you will help shape the future of our customers’ decarbonisation journeys and deliver projects that enable long-term profitable operations.

Apply today – we look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Protechting People and Planet is our goal. 

Key accountabilities

  • Analyse tenders and establish bid teams using resources from Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement
  • Manage bid teams to develop delivery schedules, engineering responsibility matrices, and system technical specifications
  • Review compliance with customer specifications, involving the right competence areas when deviations or alternatives are needed
  • Develop project cost calculations with input from internal stakeholders and Procurement
  • Compile integrated system quotations for the Sales team and support bid review meetings with Senior Management
  • Drive continuous improvement of the bid management process by capturing lessons learned and identifying risks

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • Solid understanding of commercial terms and conditions
  • Proven project management skills
  • Relevant technical experience, preferably within the maritime industry (Project Management, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • Knowledge of Kongsberg Maritime’s products and services
  • On-site experience from retrofit, refit, and conversions at maintenance and repair yards is an advantage

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.

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! 

You bring

  • Ownership and initiative – you take responsibility, make things happen, and deliver results
  • Strong collaboration skills – you share knowledge, support colleagues, and build productive relationships
  • Influence and communication – you present ideas with clarity, persuade effectively, and engage stakeholders
  • Customer focus – you thrive on solving challenges and creating value for clients
  • Market and industry awareness – you keep an eye on competitors and developments that shape our field
  • Commercial mindset – you balance technical detail with business priorities when developing bids

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with excellent development opportunities in an international environment. Our flexible working hours and holiday arrangements are complemented by a strong pension and insurance scheme. You will join an inspiring, safe, and inclusive workplace, working on sustainable and future-oriented solutions.

Work location

One of Kongsberg Maritime’s locations in Norway (other KM locations in Europe may be considered).

Point of contact

Håvard Aaram Djupvik
Head of Bid Management, Automation, Electro and Systems – Global Customer Support
Tel.: +47 90 25 39 90

About us

Our Automation Energy & Integrated Systems department strengthens Kongsberg Maritime’s position in the energy transition as a leading integrator of maritime solutions. We develop integrated systems that create added value for customers across vessel segments, coordinating direction across product divisions and taking responsibility for Energy products and systems, Remote and Autonomous development, and integrated project delivery.

Our Global Customer Support division ensures services, upgrades, and support throughout the lifetime of more than 30,000 installations, with 2,300 employees across 35 countries. We provide cost-efficient services, upgrades, and spare parts to ensure availability and predictability for our customers.

Protechting People and Planet.