Concept Development Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Concept Development Lead to join our Offshore & Special Purpose team.
In this role, you will be a key contributor in early-phase operational concept development, helping shape the future of offshore operations, ocean research, and subsea systems.

As Concept Development Lead, you will represent Offshore & Special Purpose in both internal and external development projects and programs across Kongsberg Maritime. You will play a central role in developing integrated solutions, while bringing valuable insights and ideas back to our department.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We are looking forward to your application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand operational needs
• Evaluating and lead/participating in relevant internal development programs
• Providing sales support and technical assistance to sales and products team
• Assessing and developing customer-initiated ideas and concepts
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation
• Lead the collaboration with our partners and suppliers in both design activities and development of offshore operations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is customer centric and able to use a network of contacts and relationships
• Have a strong collaborative mindset. Able to act as an integrator in the organization
• Is curious, ambitions and self driven
• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant offshore experience is preferred
• Relevant higher education is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in relevant field is required
• Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English, both written and verbal.
• Solid understanding of offshore operations and the ability to quickly grasp complex challenges
• Familiarity with our products is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Relevant network and preferably experience from operational activities
• Capable of preparing and delivering high-quality documentation

What we can offer

• An exciting and strategically important role where you will have significant influence on the solutions we develop for future offshore operations – as a world-leading supplier of maritime technologies.
• Opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and cutting-edge technology
• An inclusive and highly competent work environment
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and possibilities for hybrid working arrangement

Work location

Flexible workplace: Ålesund, Brattvåg or Hjørungavåg

Point of contact

Anders Leine, Manager Products, +4795062408, anders.leine@km.kongsberg.com

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.

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