Project Manager

Our oceans play a critical part in the fragile global ecosystem and Kongsberg Maritime's innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability help protect them. Sustainability is at the heart of everything Kongsberg Maritime does. 

The ideal candidate will get a thrill from playing a pivotal role in contributing to the company’s continued success while upholding Kongsberg Maritime’s values of Determination, Innovation, Collaboration and Reliability. You’ll work alongside a team of down-to-earth colleagues who are just as dedicated and ambitious as you are in their respective areas of expertise. The Project Manager will be based at the St. Johns office.

As a Project Manager you’ll be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of our naval newbuild projects. This person will be accountable for managing the delivery of these select naval newbuild projects.

Responsibility & Tasks

• Contact point towards customer in all topics related to the project
• Deliver schedule planning. Monitor delivery times and costs. Resource planning and management
• Maintain ERP contract structure
• Continuously monitor and problem solve
• Change order management (contract and technical specification related)
• Planning of local training.
• Delivery and shipping documentation
• Commissioning planning
• Warranty/claim management in partnership with Global Customer Support
• Coordinate and manage Product Classification
• Prepare and host quarterly/semi-annual program status review meetings w/ customers and their contractors
• Visit customer facilities and ships for meetings, technical assistance, acceptance testing and training requirements associated with assigned projects
• Provide technical support for bids and proposals as needed

Are You?

• Passionate about working in a people and values driven advanced technology company?
• A practical project manager who enjoys a collaborative team environment of sharing ideas and a dedication to technical excellence?
• Curious to always find a better way of doing things and pushing the boundaries of what is possible?

What We Expect from You:

Your Work Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, but other bachelor’s degree will be accepted
• At least 5 years of progressive project management experience with the ability to understand and drive highly diversified tasks and resources (PMP preferred)
• Financial experience beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of various technical specifications; Scope of Delivery
• Experience working with government contracts
• Knowledge of Kongsberg Maritime’s worldwide organization, products, deliveries, and customers is a big plus
• Canadian citizenship is required by law for this position

Your Skills, Traits & Style

• Structured mind-set and work methodology, with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding English communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• High level of customer service skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments, product centers, and regional offices
• Analytical with an affinity to complex problem solving and time-management
• Self-sufficient and pragmatic—you get things done
• Committed and reliable

What we offer:

• A competitive compensation
• Excellent health care benefits, Company RRSP plan, and tuition reimbursement
• A creative and innovative environment where individuals truly make a difference
• Working with state-of-the-art technology and products
• Personal and professional development in an international environment
• Excellent technical and personal challenges
• A team of highly qualified co-workers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience

Work Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador