Product Manager

Are you ready to make an impact in marine technology? Join the Uncrewed Platforms division in Kongsberg Discovery as a Product Manager for our innovative bathymetric mapping system for naval applications. Kongsberg Discovery is a global leader in marine technology, offering cutting-edge and dependable solutions. In the Uncrewed Platforms division, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and distributing different uncrewed and robotic systems ranging from autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) that can explore the oceans from the surface and down to 6000 meters below, uncrewed surface vessels (USV) that operate without crew for weeks at a time, as well as specialized, self-contained integrated sensor systems.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Product Manager you will take responsibility for parts of our product portfolio, overseeing a product line from inception to end-of-life. You will act as the vital link between customers, sales, engineering, and production, spearheading product development and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing the full life cycle of our bathymetric mapping system.
• Leading product strategy and roadmap development.
• Building a sustainable organization and cultivating strong relationships with a select group of governmental customers to support long-term use of the product.
• Gathering and translating stakeholder, business, and user requirements into actionable plans.
• Overseeing product development activities from requirements through validation, ensuring effective production and documentation.
• Developing expertise in export control and the management of naval defense products.

You will work collaboratively with Product Advisors, other Product Managers, technical experts, and development teams. This position requires some travel, e.g., to conferences, customer visits, and exhibitions. You might occasionally join our operators and customers in the field on trials.

Key qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field such as signal processing, hydro acoustics, marine technology, or marine robotics.
• Proven experience in product management or technical management, particularly in industries that integrate mechanical elements with electronics and software.
• Experience with technical systems for naval applications is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in product management IT tools, or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; Norwegian language skills are advantageous. Parts of the development and management team are US residents, so expect all written and much of the oral information to be in English.
  
  

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 requires security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited accesses whilst the clearance is being processed. For more information visit www.nsm.no. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

What we can offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package, including pension and insurance schemes.
• The autonomy and independence to shape product outcomes.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and holiday arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development in an international and collaborative environment.
  
  

Work location
Horten, other KD locations can be considered.

Point of contact
Per Espen Hagen, Senior Principal Engineer +47 918 80 044

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

Protechting people and planet.