Operations Manager – Energy Projects

Ready to take the next step from project management to operational and people leadership?
Global Customer Support, Energy is looking for a strategic and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and develop our project management team delivering energy projects to the global maritime fleet.

As Operations Manager, you will have overall responsibility for all Energy projects—ensuring governance, quality, and consistent execution across the portfolio. To stay close to operations and support your team effectively, you will also manage one key project annually during the initial period. This role combines people leadership, operational reporting and strategic development, driving continuous improvement of our execution model and collaborating across departments to secure quality, profitability, and timely delivery of projects worldwide. Energy is in strong growth and you will be part of the overall strategic journey joining our GCS Energy Management Team.

If you are ready to lead impactful Energy projects, develop a strong project management team, and contribute to sustainable maritime solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis – so what are you waiting for?

 What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of Project Managers
• Ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality project execution across the Energy project portfolio
• Set clear goals, prioritize effectively, and secure optimal portfolio management
• Drive improvements in governance models, processes, routines, and project execution methodology
• Contribute strategically to development of our aftermarket business
• Ensure competence development, capacity planning, and knowledge sharing within the team
• Support tender processes, estimates, and execution strategies in collaboration with business development and sales
• Monitor performance, report key metrics, and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong collaboration across departments and stakeholders in a matrix organization
• Lead one key project annually to stay close to operations, especially during the initial period

What We Are Looking For

• Higher education in engineering, technical disciplines, or relevant commercial fields
• Solid experience executing complex technical projects—preferably within maritime, energy, or industrial domains
• Previous experience as a Project Manager is required; experience leading project teams or technical teams is an advantage
• Strong commercial understanding and agile execution mindset
• Proactive, structured, and motivated by developing people and teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Norwegian proficiency is an advantage
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems and digital tools is beneficial

Who You Are

• A confident and engaged leader with a customer focused mindset
• Able to balance strategic focus with hands-on operational involvement
• Analytical, structured, and capable of improving processes and best practices
• Curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking
• Committed to customer value and delivering high-quality results
• Comfortable working in a dynamic matrix organization with multiple stakeholders

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

What We Can Offer You
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension and insurance schemes
• Development opportunities in a global organization
• A safe, supportive, and innovative working environment

Work location
Preferably Bergen or Kongsberg, but open to any KM location

Point of contact
Lene Røkaas, VP GCS Energy. lene.rokaas@km.kongsberg.com +4732285171

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

Kongsberg Maritime’s energy product range includes switchboards, electric drives, rotating equipment as motors and generators, batteries with a unique approach to energy management and integration with overall vessel control.

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

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