Senior Project Manager

KONGSBERG US; Kongsberg; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pioneering autonomous maritime tech

Global collaboration with experts

Dynamic, varied projects

Impactful real-world outcomes

Job summary

KONGSBERG Discovery in Norway seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead autonomous maritime systems projects from concept to sea trials and delivery. You will manage multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, mechanics, electronics, software, testing and integration, guiding projects through all lifecycle stages.

You will drive quality, schedule, risk management and stakeholder relations, while communicating clearly with customers and partners in English and Norwegian.

Qualifications

• Led complex technology development projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Structured, goal-oriented and able to deliver results through others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in both Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development projects within autonomous maritime systems, both above and below the surface.
• Create the conditions for teams to succeed, enjoy their work, and continuously improve together.
• Ensure project objectives related to quality, schedule, risk management, and financial performance are achieved.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams of highly qualified professionals.
• Ensure a structured transition from concept and design through testing, verification, and delivery.

Job description

Ready to bring next-generation autonomous maritime systems from concept to sea?

At Kongsberg Discovery, we develop autonomous and remotely operated USVs and AUVs (Uncrewed Surface Vehicles and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. Our technology is at the leading edge of what is available today, and our solutions are trusted by customers with the highest expectations for performance, reliability, and quality.

To strengthen our Uncrewed Platforms team, we are looking for Senior Project Managers who want to help shape the future of autonomous maritime systems.

As a Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of highly skilled specialists within systems engineering, mechanics, electronics, software, testing, and integration. You will follow projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from early concepts and customer needs, through requirements definition and design, all the way to sea trials, acceptance testing, and final delivery.

This is not a role where you simply track schedules and review status reports. You will play a central role in the development process and experience the technology first-hand, from meeting rooms and workshops to onboard testing and sea operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development projects within autonomous maritime systems, both above and below the surface.
• Create the conditions for teams to succeed, enjoy their work, and continuously improve together.
• Ensure project objectives related to quality, schedule, risk management, and financial performance are achieved.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams of highly qualified professionals.
• Ensure a structured transition from concept and design through testing, verification, and delivery.

We believe you will succeed in this role if you

• Have successfully led complex technology development projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Are structured, goal-oriented, and capable of delivering results through others.
• Understand the relationship between technology, risk, and commercial performance.
• Are curious, willing to challenge established ways of thinking, and a strong team player.
• Are comfortable leading projects where requirements evolve, technical challenges emerge, and not all answers are known in advance.
• Are a strong communicator able to both listen and explain complex topics to both the team and to customers and stakeholders.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Norwegian and English.

You do not need to be the technical expert, but you must be able to understand technical trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and drive decisions across engineering disciplines.

Pre-employment check and Security clearance

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure and security clearance in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Diversity statement

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with technology that pushes the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve.
• Collaboration with some of the world's leading experts in autonomous maritime systems.
• A varied and exciting work environment where no two projects are the same.
• The opportunity to see the solutions you help develop deliver real-world impact.

The ocean still holds many secrets. We build the systems that uncover them.

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure – from deep sea to space.

We deliver advanced ocean and space technologies – from autonomous marine systems to satellites and data services – supporting sustainability, climate monitoring, infrastructure protection, and security. KONGSBERG also develop innovative technologies for defence, security, and surveillance markets, combining military and civilian expertise. Our defence and security solutions span missiles, weapon stations, air defence, command and control, and digital towers.

Today, we have more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the Norwegian government controls about 50.01 percent of the shares.

About Discovery

The Discovery division develops technologies for sustainable ocean resource management, climate monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. Its technology platforms and solutions support offshore operations, fisheries, ocean research, maritime operations, sea-based energy production, and naval defence. Products include sonars, underwater communication equipment, satellites, surveillance and positioning systems, and autonomous vehicles. Customers span offshore, fisheries, marine research, maritime, energy, surveillance, defence, and naval sectors.

• Job type Permanent
• Working hours Full-time
• Application deadline 07/10/2026
• Location Horten
• Company homepage http://www.kongsberg.com
• Office address
• Nedre Vei 8
• 3183 Horten
• Contact person
• Thomas Solvik
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