Department Manager - Systems Engineering Management

Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet.

As Department Manager Systems Engineering Management, you will lead a team of Engineering Managers with full technical responsibility for integrated projects, who oversee the engineering teams across product families. You will be responsible for definition of and compliance to project roles and process, to ensure the delivery and quality of Kongsbergs most advanced integrated systems to the customer.

Do you have experience spearheading a technical team, a talent for bringing out the best performance in those you lead, interest in or knowledge of Systems Engineering, and a collaborative mindset? Bring your problem-solving skills and team spirit as we shake things up and drive Kongsberg's goals forward.

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

Responsibilities

• Team Leader: Lead the team and foster a positive social and professional environment.
• Quality Advocate: Quality review of ship and equipment specifications, check function and scope of the Kongsberg Maritime delivery. Uphold delivery excellence and actively contribute to R&D initiatives and sales support.
• Systems Thinking Evangelist: Plan and execute interface management and ensure specified System Functionality is achieved. Establish a center of excellence.
• Collaboration Champion: Responsible for coordination of technical execution in integrated projects. Work closely with the broader project team, securing approvals from customers, class authorities, and national bodies.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant engineering education, college or university.
• Experience in one or several areas within Maritime or Offshore: engineering management, system or equipment design, operation of ships or offshore installations.
• Leadership of teams, either with direct or project personnel reporting lines.

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
• 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 ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Professional development and career opportunities
• The opportunity to take part in the green shift for the ocean space
• Social welfare club with social and recreational activities

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

Work location
Ålesund or Hjørungavåg

Point of contact
Jan Chirkowski

Our Integration & Energy division owns, develops, and delivers world class integration, with focus on providing sustainable and efficient integrated solutions with customer value beyond the aggregated value of products and systems. The division is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations and project delivery for Energy solutions, Ship Design, Green Fuels and Remote & Autonomous solutions. Integration & Energy is established to support Kongsberg Maritimes customers in navigating the energy transition, using our knowledge of marine operations and technological expertise to take a leading role as our customers key partner in reliable, sustainable and safe vessel operations

Protechting people and planet