Senior Project Manager - Maritime Autonomy

Zeabuz; Trondheim; Presencial; NOK 1 200 000 - 1 700 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

High ownership and responsibility from

Modern office with simulators

Collaborative culture

Flexible working arrangements

Work with autonomous vessels testing

Resumo da oferta

Zeabuz, a Norwegian maritime technology company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead technical delivery projects in maritime autonomy. You will work with engineering, product and leadership to plan, execute and deploy customer projects, while improving methodologies and delivery processes.

You will own project execution, balancing commercial, technical and operational priorities, and help scale project delivery as Zeabuz grows. Flexible start date; Trondheim or Oslo location.

Qualificações

• Higher education in Engineering, Technology, Project Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical and complex projects.
• Experience in maritime, autonomy, robotics, industrial tech or similar.
• Experience with recognised project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMI, Agile, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across technical functions.
• Contract management experience is advantageous.
• Experience with quality systems, process improvement or organisational development is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead customer delivery projects from planning through execution and final delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure high quality and safe execution of project activities.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of project management methodologies across the organisation.
• Support the establishment and implementation of quality assurance frameworks and project delivery processes.
• Ensure compliance with established project management procedures and governance structures.
• Collaborate with engineering, product teams and leadership to align priorities and resources.
• Support business development activities, including customer meetings and industry representation.
• Contribute to scaling Zeabuz's project delivery capabilities as the company grows.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Quality systems

Process improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

PRINCE2

PMI

Agile

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Zeabuz is a Norwegian maritime technology company delivering intelligent navigation, automation and autonomy solutions for commercial and defence operators, with a growing portfolio of real-world deployments across multiple vessel types and operating environments.

We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to strengthen our organization as we enter our next phase of growth.

About the Role

In this position, you will lead technical delivery projects within maritime autonomy. You will play a central role in ensuring the successful execution of customer projects while contributing to the continued development of how Zeabuz plans, manages and delivers projects across the organisation.

You will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, customers and company leadership to ensure efficient project execution from planning through deployment. Beyond operational project management, you will help establish and improve project methodologies, quality systems and delivery processes that support the continued growth of the company.

We believe you combine strong project management capabilities with technical understanding, a structured approach to execution, and the ability to navigate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. You are comfortable taking ownership, providing direction, and balancing commercial, technical and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer delivery projects from planning through execution and final delivery.

• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure high quality and safe execution of project activities.

• Act as the professional lead for project management, driving the development and continuous improvement of methodologies, processes and best practices across the organisation.

• Support the establishment and Implementation of quality assurance frameworks and project delivery processes.

• Ensure compliance with established project management procedures and governance structures.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, product teams and company leadership to align priorities and resources.

• Support business development activities, including customer meetings, conferences and representation of Zeabuz in relevant industry forums.

• Contribute to the successful scaling of Zeabuz's project delivery capabilities as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Higher education within Engineering, Technology, Project Management or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience managing technical and complex projects.

• Experience from relevant industries such as maritime, autonomy, robotics, industrial technology or similar.

• Experience working with recognised project management methodologies and frameworks such as PRINCE2, PMI, Agile or equivalent.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across technical functions.

• Experience with contract management is considered an advantage.

• Experience with quality systems, process improvement or organisational development is considered an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong drive to deliver results.

• Comfortable taking ownership and leading projects through to completion.

• Structured and organised, with the ability to manage multiple parallel activities.

• Strong communicator, capable of building trust and alignment across technical and commercial stakeholders.

• Able to navigate complexity and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.

• High integrity, accountability and attention to detail.

• Motivated by building scalable ways of working and contributing to long-term organisational growth.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to technologies that are transforming maritime operations.

• High ownership and responsibility from day one, with the freedom to influence projects, processes and organisational development.

• Work in a modern office environment equipped with advanced simulators and access to autonomous vessels for testing and validation.

• Close collaboration with experienced engineers, roboticists and maritime specialists in a highly multidisciplinary team.

• A collaborative and informal culture built on trust, initiative, knowledge-sharing and shared ownership.

• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

• The opportunity to influence the direction of a growing company and share in its long-term success.

Additional Information

• Start date: Flexible

• Location: Trondheim or Oslo

• Applicants must be Norwegian citizens and eligible for security clearance.