Project Manager

VIPO AS; Drammen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric vehicle charging points

Canteen with salad bar

Professional development

International team

Job summary

VIPO AS in Norway is seeking a structured and results-oriented Project Manager to drive successful delivery of Elastopipe projects. You will lead projects through planning, execution, delivery and closure, while maintaining strong customer relationships and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.

Working with engineering, production and commercial colleagues, you will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk, promote continuous improvement of PM processes, and support global collaboration

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education in engineering, PM, or business.
• Experience in industrial/offshore/technical environments.
• Customer-facing and contract management experience.
• Strong governance, financial control, and risk management.
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases from planning to closure.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure project execution aligns with objectives and deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement of PM processes and systems.
• Collaborate with global project stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Norwegian

Project management

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Job description

Our team is looking for a structured and results-oriented Project Manager

Our Elastopipe team is looking for a structured and results-oriented Project Manager who will contribute to the successful delivery of our projects and the continued growth of our business.

As part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineering, project management, production, and commercial professionals, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery and completion. You will play a key role in ensuring successful project outcomes, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement across project activities.

How will you do this?

• Lead projects through all phases, including planning, execution, delivery, and closure.
• Plan, manage, and follow up on project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and internal and external resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure structured project execution and effective resource utilization.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and implement mitigating actions when required.
• Monitor project performance and ensure deliveries are completed according to agreed objectives, quality requirements, and deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with customers, engineering teams, production, and international project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes, systems, and working methods.
• Contribute to the successful execution of projects across global markets and industries.

What we would like from you

• Relevant higher education within Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in project management, preferably within industrial, offshore, energy, manufacturing, or other technical environments.
• Experience from customer-facing roles and contract management.
• Strong understanding of project governance, financial control, and risk management.
• Fluent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• High integrity and strong relationship-building skills.
• Interest in technology, innovation, and complex technical solutions.

What we can offer you

• Necessary and extensive training on products, processes, systems, and technologies.
• A central role in the delivery of exciting and technically advanced projects.
• Working with a professional and highly competent team in a dynamic organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that improve safety for people, the environment, and critical infrastructure.
• Working with both local and global customers and stakeholders.
• An informal and multinational work environment with Norwegian and English as working languages.
• Office location and production facilities in Krokstadelva, just outside Drammen.
• International responsibilities and opportunities for collaboration across global markets.
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Electric vehicle charging points in the employee parking area.
• Colleagues from 18 different countries.
• Canteen with salad bar, hot meals, and cold food options.

• Finansiell kontroll
• Kvalitetsstyring
• Risikostyring

Vipo is an international technology company delivering advanced sealing solutions and engineering services to customers worldwide. Our solutions contribute to increased safety for people, the environment, and critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries. With employees representing 18 nationalities and customers across global markets, we combine engineering expertise, innovation, and customer focus to deliver value-added solutions from our headquarters and production facilities in Krokstadelva, Norway.

• Kontaktperson: Torkel Horne