Department Head (HOD) – Projects

An incredible opportunity awaits you as Department Head (HOD) – Projects. In this role, you will play a part in our dynamic Projects team, delivering essential services for our business.

We are consolidating two technical delivery teams into a unified Projects organization to enhance operational efficiency in India and South Asia. Reporting to the Country Manager, the Head of Projects will lead this department, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure successful delivery of engineering activities and projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering customer-focused teams in alignment with KONGSBERG values.

Lead meaningful projects. Protechting People and Planet is our goal.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate project and technical delivery resources to meet regional and global contract requirements.
• Drive competitiveness through cost-effective resource planning and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor the Projects team, focusing on people development and change management.
• Ensure departmental capabilities align with Kongsberg Maritime strategy and demand for specialized technical disciplines.
• Enhance processes in collaboration with HQ and regional offices to improve efficiency.
• Manage departmental budget and report KPIs to stakeholders and HQ monthly.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Responsible to develop and implement the growth strategy of the department in alignment with the Country and Company strategies.
• Be part of the core Leadership team and work cohesively along with the other HOD’s to develop Kongsberg Maritime India.

We think you should have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Degree in Business / Operations Management would be an added advantage
• 10-15+ years of proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in project management and customer-focused delivery.
• Strong network and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Competencies

• Proactive leadership and strong people management skills
• Team development and mentorship.
• Strategic resource planning and forecasting.
• Process and tool development to enhance competitiveness.
• Effective stakeholder collaboration and communication.
• Sound judgment balancing safety, cost, delivery, and quality.
• Promotion of a positive and inclusive work culture.

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 are able to

• develop an ambitious, but realistic business vision and translate it into a workable strategy
• identify commercial opportunities and you have a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
• make an impact, convince and persuade others and promote plans and ideas successfully
• provide your team with a clear direction, inspire and coordinate others and keep them them focused on objectives
• develop people through delegation, empowerment, coaching and promotes self development
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.
• Engage in complex, high-impact initiatives that push the boundaries of maritime technology.

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

Where you will be working
Navi Mumbai

Interested in knowing more?

Contact- Annette Holte

Kongsberg Maritime India Pvt. Ltd., is a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime AS.  With offices in Navi Mumbai and Kochi, it offers a wide range of services including customer and aftermarket support, software development, and project engineering. The company focuses on navigation, manoeuvring, automation, propulsion and digital systems while driving sustainability through initiatives like India’s first fully electric tug under the Green Tug Transition Programme. Committed to innovation and collaboration, we play a vital role in empowering sustainable oceans and strengthening Norway–India maritime ties.

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.

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.

Protechting people and planet