PLM Technology Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen as PLM Technology Manager within the Digital/IT department in Kongsberg Discovery. In this role you will be the lead to realize digital adoption of crucial product lifecycle management data to our business processes. Building on your knowledge and leadership experience you will have the opportunity to drive improvement and growth of our PLM systems portfolio. This means you'll have the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and the wider operational business to understand needs, expectations, and opportunities for improvement.

Our PLM system portfolio includes multiple solutions to support our global presence including CAD tools and Product & Service Lifecycle management systems. You will play a key role in improving the quality of product data in the business and streamline the usage of data and systems in the value chain. You will work closely with the business teams in Kongsberg Discovery, follow up super users and collaborate tight with Digital/IT roles within Kongsberg Maritime.

We expect you to show proactiveness and excellent collaboration skills and have a solution-oriented approach to serve business areas with high technological complexity.

Key Accountabilities

• System owner for our PLM systems portfolio
• Take lead to develop and maintain roadmap coordinated with strategic plans for the business
• Capture and communicate the Business process requirements to ensure continued development of the platform
• Engage with colleagues responsible for other operational systems to ensure alignment of the “end-to-end” process.
• Support and provide expertise to the business to ensure a functional operational setup
• Contribute and collaborate with other Kongsberg business areas and corporate to share knowledge

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Computer Science, Technology, or a similar discipline
• Minimum 5-10 years of practical experience within IT/and or business operations, in-depth interest, and knowledge of Teamcenter PLM as a subject
• Knowledge of design thinking and agile development processes, methods, and tools, including Azure DevOps
• Recent experience with networking and successfully engaging with stakeholders and teams across a large organization is an advantage
• Experience of developing and implementing business cases and strategic plans

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in your area
• communicate in a clear, precise, and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, and information, and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work location
Horten or Trondheim

Point of contact
Anne Mari Hasfjord, Vice President Kongsberg Discovery, Digital IT +47 930 59599

Kongsberg Discovery is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations, and project delivery for KONGSBERG's subsea and marine surface sensors, hydroacoustic positioning, sonar & mapping systems, robotic vessels, and communications systems. Through its comprehensive portfolio of offerings, Kongsberg Discovery continues to be recognized as a world leader in its core markets all over the world. We have a strong history and track record of delivering world-class products and services to customers across the globe. There is a firm focus on developing advanced technological and autonomous systems that optimize operations at sea – while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact – our solutions are key in transforming the maritime sector for a more sustainable future.

At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication