Project Manager (m/f/d)

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

Job summary

NACOS Marine is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead navy navigation projects for naval and governmental ships. You will oversee customer deliveries of marine navigation systems, collaborating with engineers, production, suppliers, and shipyards across the full lifecycle from sales through delivery and after-sales.

The role suits someone with Defence/government sector experience who wants to deepen expertise in maritime navigation and control systems, with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience with marine systems.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in defence or governmental sectors.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage Navy Navigation projects through all phases from sales to delivery and acceptance.
• Coordinate engineering, production, and testing activities to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Be the main contact for customers, ensuring proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and cybersecurity standards.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and milestone reviews.
• Support technical problem-solving across teams.
• Participate in supplier tests, FAT, and trials as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and security clearances as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Overview

NACOS Marine delivers advanced navigation, automation, and control systems for vessels worldwide. Our integrated solutions help ship owners and operators improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability at sea. With proven reliability, innovative technology, and dedicated support, we enable smarter maritime operations. Let's shape the future of maritime technology together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Project Manager to join our team supporting navy navigation projects for naval and governmental ships.
In this role, you will manage customer deliveries of marine navigation systems, working closely with experienced colleagues, customers, suppliers, and shipyards. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from sales through delivery and after sales.
The role suits a project manager with a few years of experience in the defence or governmental sector who wants to deepen their expertise in maritime navigation and control systems. Prior maritime experience is beneficial, but a proactive mindset, solid engineering fundamentals, and a willingness to learn matter just as much.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Navy Navigation projects through all phases, from sales and design to delivery and acceptance
• Lead and coordinate engineering, production, and testing activities to meet contractual, schedule, and budget goals
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring proactive communication and timely issue resolution
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure compliance with internal and customer-specific quality, safety, and cybersecurity standards
• Prepare documentation, progress reports, and milestone reviews
• Support and facilitate technical problem-solving across teams
• Participate in supplier tests, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and trials as required
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with navy-related security requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience with marine systems
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management within the defence or governmental sector
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics) and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• General understanding of computer systems, cybersecurity, and networking equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Norwegian
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Customer- and result-oriented mindset with high attention to quality and detail
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, international environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Eligibility for security clearance in accordance with Norwegian regulations (background check required)

Why choose us and why we'd choose you?

At NACOS Marine, you'll become part of a global organization delivering innovative maritime technology solutions to customers around the world. You'll take ownership of complex navigation projects for naval and governmental vessels, working alongside experienced engineering, production, and commercial colleagues.
We value collaboration, ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning. We're looking for someone who enjoys steering projects to completion, communicates openly with customers and colleagues, and takes pride in delivering to a demanding standard.

Security Clearance

NACOS Marine provides solutions and services to the defence and security sector, and parts of our operations are subject to the Norwegian Security Act. For certain positions, it is therefore a requirement that the successful candidate is eligible for authorization and, where required by the position, security clearance in accordance with applicable Norwegian regulations and governmental requirements.
Candidates should be aware that the necessary security assessment may form part of the recruitment process, and that employment in certain positions may be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required security approvals.