Bid Manager – Energy & Control

Kongsberg Gruppen; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology company in Kongsberg is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee technical tendering processes for innovative projects in the maritime sector. The successful candidate will manage bid teams, ensuring adherence to customer specifications while driving continuous improvement in bid management processes. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering, strong project management skills, and relevant maritime industry experience. Join us to contribute to sustainable maritime solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience from the maritime or Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong project management skills and a proven ability to lead teams.
• Relevant technical experience within the maritime industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tenders and establish bid teams using resources from Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement.
• Manage bid teams to develop delivery schedules, engineering responsibility matrices, and system technical specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement of the bid management process by capturing lessons learned and identifying risks.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong written and spoken English communication

Technical experience in maritime industry

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a Bid Manager within Kongsberg Maritime’s Energy and Control - Global Customer Support division. You will take the ownership of technical tendering processes for some of our largest and most innovative projects, including upgrades and conversions of sailing vessels as well as new product development initiatives. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, covering most of our products, to ensure that the solution meet our customers’ requirements.

Through close collaboration with colleagues across Kongsberg Maritime, you will help shape the future of our customers’ decarbonization journeys and deliver projects that enable long‑term profitable operations.

Key accountabilities

• Analyze tenders and establish bid teams using resources from Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement
• Manage bid teams to develop delivery schedules, engineering responsibility matrices, and system technical specifications
• Review compliance with customer specifications, involving the right competence areas when deviations or alternatives are needed
• Develop project cost calculations with input from internal stakeholders and Procurement
• Compile integrated system quotations for the Sales team and support bid review meetings with Senior Management
• Drive continuous improvement of the bid management process by capturing lessons learned and identifying risks
• Champion a solution‑oriented mindset across the Kongsberg Maritime product portfolio

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience from the maritime or Oil & Gas sector
• Strong project management skills and a proven ability to lead teams.
• Relevant technical experience within the maritime industry (Project Management, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Knowledge of Kongsberg Maritime’s products and services
• Commercial mindset—balancing technical detail with business priorities.
• On‑site experience from retrofit, refit, and conversions at maintenance and repair yards is an advantage

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. If you’re driven by innovation, passionate about maritime technology, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, your unique perspective could be exactly what we need. Apply today and help us shape the future of maritime sustainability!

You bring

• Ownership and initiative – you take responsibility, make things happen, and deliver results
• Strong collaboration skills – you share knowledge, support colleagues, and build productive relationships
• Influence and communication – you present ideas with clarity, persuade effectively, and engage stakeholders
• Customer focus – you thrive on solving challenges and creating value for clients
• Market and industry awareness – you keep an eye on competitors and developments that shape our field
• Commercial mindset – you balance technical detail with business priorities when developing bids

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with excellent development opportunities in an international environment. Our flexible working hours and holiday arrangements are complemented by a strong pension and insurance scheme.

You will join an inspiring, safe, and inclusive workplace, working on sustainable and future‑oriented solutions.

Work location

One of Kongsberg Maritime’s locations in Norway (other KM locations in Europe may be considered)

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

About us

Our Energy and Control department strengthens Kongsberg Maritime’s position in the energy transition as a leading integrator of maritime solutions. We develop integrated systems that create added value for customers across vessel segments, coordinating direction across product divisions and taking responsibility for Energy products and systems, Remote and Autonomous development, and integrated project delivery.

Our Global Customer Support division ensures services, upgrades, and support throughout the lifetime of more than 30,000 installations, with 2,300 employees across 35 countries. We provide cost‑efficient services, upgrades, and spare parts to ensure availability and predictability for our customers.