Project Manager for Advanced Satellite Systems

Smarte Penger; Kongsberg, Skøyen; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STARS club

Fitness center

Pension and insurance

Flexible work arrangements

International environment

Job summary

Kongsberg Gruppen, Space Systems & Surveillance, seeks a Project Manager for Advanced Satellite Systems to lead satellite projects through all execution phases in an international space environment. Travel and NATO security clearance are part of the role, requiring Norwegian language skills or willingness to obtain clearance.

The position offers a path to shape Norway's space future in a growing, well‑established company with strong pension and welfare programs and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education in engineering, technology, business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven project management experience with large, complex technical projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project planning, cost control, risk management and progress reporting.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Norwegian language skills are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite and space-related projects through all phases of execution.
• Ensure successful delivery in line with contractual, technical, financial, and schedule requirements.
• Establish and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams as well as customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Drive project governance, reporting, and decision‑making processes.
• Monitor project performance and proactively manage risks, issues, and resource requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a key point of contact during project execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and ways of working.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Quality & delivery focus

Clear communication

Education

Relevant higher education in engineering/tech/business

Job description

Project Manager for Advanced Satellite Systems

Do you want a key role in building Norway's space future? Join our Space Systems & Surveillance team!

Who are we?

Space Systems & Surveillance is the part of KONGSBERG Division Discovery, working on world-class satellite systems that deliver real-world impact - enabling earth observation, maritime surveillance, and secure communications. Building on decades of experience in space technology, and with more than 50 successful satellite missions launched within our collective ecosystem, we cover the entire value chain from mission design to data delivery. This gives our employees the opportunity to contribute to true end-to-end solutions that matter.

Weve already proven whats possible: KDA developed, launched, and now operates its own maritime surveillance constellation, N3X. This achievement demonstrates sovereign capability and the power of integrated engineering - combining hardware, software, infrastructure and operations to protect national security and support sustainability.

As part of one of Europes most complete satellite solution providers, we collaborate across KONGSBERGs technological domains and with leading partners. Our ecosystem includes Kongsberg NanoAvionics for modular platforms, Andøya Spaceport for launch, and Kongsberg Satellite Services for global ground station operations and many more. Together, we ensure full control, responsiveness, reliability, and security - from ground to orbit to data delivery.

From the fjords to the final frontier, your expertise will help us deliver mission-critical reliability, rapid deployment, and sustainable innovation - empowering smarter decisions, securing assets, and shaping the future of space. And theres no better place to do it: KONGSBERG was voted Norways most attractive technology workplace in 2025.

Who are you?

• You thrive when coordinating people, technology, and stakeholders towards a common goal.
• You take ownership and drive progress, even in complex and evolving environments.
• You are structured and systematic, with a strong focus on quality and delivery.
• You communicate clearly and build trust across technical teams, customers, and partners.
• You enjoy collaboration and are motivated by helping teams succeed.
• You remain calm and solution-oriented when facing challenges and changing priorities.

We think you should have

• Relevant higher education within engineering, technology, business, or a related field. Experience from defence, aerospace, space, maritime surveillance, security, or other mission‑critical environments is considered highly relevant and may compensate for differences in educational background.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience in project management and/or leading larger, complex technical projects
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
• Solid understanding of project planning, cost control, risk management, and progress reporting
• Excellent communication skills in English; Norwegian language skills are considered an advantage

What you will do

• Lead satellite and space-related projects through all phases of execution.
• Ensure successful delivery in line with contractual, technical, financial, and schedule requirements.
• Establish and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams as well as customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Drive project governance, reporting, and decision‑making processes.
• Monitor project performance and proactively manage risks, issues, and resource requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a key point of contact during project execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and ways of working.

Some travel will be required.

We will offer you:

• An opportunity to help shape Norways space future
• Great colleagues in a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Exciting work in an international Space environment
• Competitive benefits with good pension and insurance schemes
• STARS social club and own welfare program for young employees
• A safe workplace in a growing and well‑established company
• Welfare schemes with own fitness center, cabin rental and much more
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work‑life balance

Applicants will be subject to a background check as part of the recruitment process. The position requires Norwegian and NATO security clearance.

Location: Kongsberg or Skøyen

Contact: Kari Strand, mobile: [phone]

Homepage: https://www.kongsberg.com/what-we-do/space/

Om bedriften

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