Data Manager eNavigation

Arbeidsplassen; Egersund; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime technology leader based in Egersund seeks a Data Manager e-Navigation to enhance maritime innovation. Responsibilities include managing data services and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, expertise in maritime data, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Good colleagues

Competitive benefits

Development possibilities

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education at the bachelor’s or master’s level, preferably in nautical science or related fields.
• Proven expertise in maritime data requirements and ecosystems.
• Solid knowledge of maritime standards and governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operations and administrative responsibilities.
• Develop and execute projects related to data services.
• Collaborate with teams to define and prioritize data requirements.

Skills

Maritime data requirements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Job description

Overview

NAVTOR

We are looking for a Data Manager e-Navigation to join our innovative Data Hub department at NAVTOR. This is a unique opportunity to unite data expertise with maritime innovation — helping shape a safer, more sustainable, and digitally empowered future for global e-navigation.

What you'll do:

• Actively contribute to NAVTOR's, and the Datahub team's, operations and administrative responsibilities.

• Develop and execute projects related to data services, including harvesting, production, and integration.

• Collaborate with internal teams to define and prioritize data and service requirements.

• Establish integrations with external systems, data owners, and providers.

• Design, maintain, and optimize production workflows, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to implement enabling technologies and promote data monetization and literacy.

• Optimize data workflows to ensure efficient harvesting, production, and distribution across NAVTOR.

• Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new production lines, products, and services.

• Lead projects and take ownership of professional tasks, from concept to completion.

• Work closely with other NAVTOR teams, including Business Units (BUs), Product Managers (PMs), PMO, R&D, and BackOffice.

What we're looking for:

• Relevant higher education at the bachelor’s or master’s level, preferably in nautical science, marine/naval studies, maritime law and regulations, cartography, or related fields. Relevant work experience will be emphasized.

• Proven expertise in maritime data requirements and ecosystems.

• Certificates and documented experience are considered a strong advantage.

• Solid knowledge of maritime standards, services, and governing bodies (e.g., IMO/MSC, IMO/MEPC, ISPS, SOLAS, STCW, IHO, etc.).

• Demonstrated understanding of navigational requirements, methods, and formats (e.g., IHO S-57, IHO S-100, GNSS, IMO and other relevant standards).

• Good domain knowledge of the e-Navigation business landscape.

• Familiarity with Admiralty products and services, including partnership agreements.

• Strong understanding of the maritime data value chain, including key providers and industry standards.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strategic execution skills.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.

• Solid grasp of the full data lifecycle—from ingestion and transformation to integration and end-user delivery.

Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Good collaboration and interpersonal abilities.

• Creative and solution-oriented mindset.

• Able to work independently and in a structured manner.

We can offer

• Flexible working hours

• Good colleagues

• Competitive benefits

• Innovative tasks and development

• Development possibilities

• A friendly work environment in a brand-new office environment

Om bedriften

NAVTOR is a leading force within maritime technology, providing innovative e-Navigation and performance solutions for the maritime sector. Through the application of cutting-edge digital technology, NAVTOR’s team makes life easier for navigators, while enhancing safety, transparency and efficiency for shipowners, ship managers and operators. In 2012 NAVTOR released the world’s first type approved Pay As You Sail ENC service, and followed in 2014 with the launch of NavStation, the world’s first digital chart table. Headquartered in Egersund, Norway, NAVTOR has grown quickly and established a network of subsidiaries and distributors worldwide, spanning Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Poland, Singapore, Japan, the United States, India and the United Kingdom.

Our values are: Dedicated, Accountable, and Bold - We invite you to be a part of a community where our values drive everything we do.