Project Manager

Eidel; Lillestrøm; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eidel is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, high‑tech development projects in the space and defense sectors. You will take ownership from contract handover through delivery and customer acceptance, coordinating engineers, customers, partners and management to meet contractual, technical, financial and schedule requirements.

Roles involve long development cycles, strong autonomy, and empowerment through trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in project management, preferably in technical/engineering environments.
• Experience with space, defense or other high‑tech industries is an advantage.
• Experience working with customers, contracts and multidisciplinary technical teams is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for assigned projects from contract handover through development, delivery and customer acceptance.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop, maintain and follow up project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contractual requirements and internal processes.
• Manage project scope and initiate and prepare change requests when required.
• Identify, assess and follow up project risks and opportunities in line with Eidel's quality system.
• Maintain close communication with customers and ensure clear and professional project follow‑up.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external partners and suppliers.
• Monitor project budget, progress and milestones; report status to management.
• Prepare internal and external project documentation and status reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

PRINCE2

Risk management

Communication

Norwegian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in technical discipline

Job description

Ready to shape the future of space and defense technology?

Eidel is an engineering company specializing in electronics, software, and system design for space and defense. Our core expertise includes remote sensing, remote control, and encryption. The markets we operate in are experiencing significant growth, and this trend is expected to continue for decades to come. With a rapidly growing portfolio of projects, Eidel is now looking for a Project Manager to join our team and help turn ambitious technology into successful customer deliveries.

About the role

Ready to shape the future of space and defense technology?

Eidel is an engineering company specializing in electronics, software, and system design for space and defense. Our core expertise includes remote sensing, remote control, and encryption. The markets we operate in are experiencing significant growth, and this trend is expected to continue for decades to come. With a rapidly growing portfolio of projects, Eidel is now looking for a Project Manager to join our team and help turn ambitious technology into successful customer deliveries.

About the role

As a Project Manager at Eidel, you will lead complex, high-tech development projects within the space and defense sectors. Many of our projects run over several years and involve multidisciplinary teams, advanced technology, and customers with demanding technical and contractual requirements.

You will take responsibility for assigned projects from contract handover through development, delivery, and final customer acceptance. This means working closely with engineers, customers, partners, and management to ensure that projects meet their contractual, technical, financial, and schedule requirements.

Long development cycles require structure and patience, while changing technical and customer requirements demand flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly.

At Eidel, you will have significant autonomy and responsibility in how you lead your projects. This reflects one of our core values: Empowerment through trust and responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for assigned projects from contract handover through development, delivery, and customer acceptance.

• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams.

• Develop, maintain, and follow up project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Ensure that projects are executed in accordance with contractual requirements and Eidel's internal processes.

• Manage project scope and initiate and prepare change requests when required.

• Identify, assess, and follow up project risks and opportunities in accordance with Eidel's quality system.

• Maintain close communication with customers and ensure clear and professional project follow‑up.

• Coordinate and collaborate with external partners and suppliers.

• Monitor project budget, progress, and key milestones, and report status to management.

• Prepare relevant internal and external project documentation and status reports.

Desired background:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline, or other relevant education and experience.

• Minimum three years of experience in project management, preferably from a technical, engineering, production, or product development environment. Experience leading larger or technically complex projects is an advantage.

• Good understanding of project management methods and principles. Experience with PRINCE2 or similar methodologies is an advantage.

• Experience from space, defense, or other high-tech industries is an advantage, but not a requirement.

• Experience working with customers, contracts, and multidisciplinary technical teams is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

Personal qualities we look for:

• Structured and comfortable creating and maintaining an overview in technically complex projects.

• Analytical and interested in understanding challenges from different perspectives.

• Enjoys leading and supporting colleagues and creating an environment where different disciplines work effectively together.

• Takes initiative and drives activities forward while having the patience required for long‑term development projects.

• Comfortable making decisions when not all information is available and knows when to involve others.

• Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, partners, and management and is comfortable voicing opinions and raising concerns when necessary.

Security Clearance

Applicants must hold Norwegian citizenship and be eligible for Norwegian security clearance (SECRET / NATO SECRET).

What we offer:

• A great working environment – our internal employee surveys consistently show very high levels of satisfaction with the working environment. We value collaboration, openness, and a workplace where people enjoy working together.

• Freedom with responsibility – we trust our employees, give them significant autonomy, and encourage initiative and influence over how they carry out their work.

• A highly skilled and innovative technical environment – work alongside experienced colleagues across different disciplines, where people, knowledge, and technology come together to create advanced solutions.

• Professional development and continuous learning – opportunities to develop your skills and competence in areas relevant to your role and Eidel's future goals.

• A growing company where you can make a difference – short decision‑making paths mean ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and you can have a real impact on both your role and the company.

• Cutting‑edge space and defense technology – contribute to advanced products and solutions, including technology destined for space, the Moon, and perhaps even Mars. With us, you may even earn a few bragging rights along the way!

• Flexibility and modern facilities – flexible working hours and modern offices in Lillestrøm, within walking distance of the train station.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in an environment with significant room for responsibility, professional growth, and creativity, we hope to hear from you.

• Norsk
• Risikostyring

EIDEL is a premier designer and supplier of advanced instruments and sub-systems for defense and space applications, as well as a provider of space mission design services. Our product range includes specialized space-grade instruments and sub-systems, such as sensors for space weather monitoring, data acquisition, telemetry, and satellite link encryption.

Space, Defence, Innovation, Electronics, Project Management

• Kontaktperson: Tom Patrick Scarlett