Technical Project Lead

Kongsberg; Kristinehamns kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work option

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a Technical Project Lead to drive the technical scope of waterjet projects from planning through warranty. You will act as the main technical liaison between our engineers and customers, ensuring clear communication and engineering excellence across multiple disciplines.

The role requires strong project leadership, experience in mechanical/industrial engineering, and fluency in English to operate in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical project management or design engineering within mechanical/industrial engineering.
• Strong English language skills for international collaboration.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of waterjet projects from planning to warranty period.
• Translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Application Engineer, R&D, Project Management and production to ensure alignment.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers through the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical project management

Design engineering

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in engineering

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic and technically driven Technical Project Lead to join our innovative Waterjet Team. If you're passionate about precision engineering, thrive in cross-functional environments, and excel at turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

As the Technical Project Lead, you’ll be the cornerstone of our project execution, owning the technical scope and driving success from the beginning to completion. You’ll act as the vital link between our internal team and customers, ensuring seamless communication, and technical excellence. Key responsibilities for the Technical Project Lead include:

• Lead the technical execution of all waterjet projects, from planning to the end of warranty period
• Translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements

Review and interpret technical specifications, documentation and applicable standards to ensure project requirements are correctly understood and implemented

• Collaborate closely with Application Engineer, R&D, Project Management and production, to ensure alignment
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions proactively
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team performance

What we think you should have

We’re looking for a skilled professional with experience in technical project management or design engineering—ideally within mechanical or industrial engineering. You hold a Bachelor or Master’s in engineering and thrive in collaborative environments where clear communication is key. You are comfortable interpreting complex technical documentation and can confidently apply relevant technical standards and specifications in project execution.

You’re confident managing multiple projects and priorities, and you approach problem-solving with creativity and determination. Your ability to stay organized and focused helps drive successful outcomes. Since we operate in an international context, strong English language skills are essential.

At KONGSBERG MARITIME, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

Our ambition is to fill the position as soon as possible; selection and interviews may therefore begin during the application period. For this position we work with personality and ability tests which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process. Since we are a company working with customers in the Naval segment, questions related to citizenship will be part of the selection process.

• We offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely or from home office.
• Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.
• Engage in complex, high-impact initiatives that push the boundaries of maritime technology.

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

Technologies for sustainable oceans

Utbildning

Krav

• Eftergymnasial utbildning två år eller längre inom Teknik och teknisk industri

Krav

• Engelska