Project manager

Drive Innovation Below the Surface – Exciting Project Manager Role in Submarine Combat Systems!

kta naval systems is a joint venture company owned by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK. kta naval systems is the exclusive supplier and Design Authority for the complete Combat Systems to thyssenkrupp Marine Systems submarines.

kta naval systems has its headquarters in Kongsberg, Norway and a branch office in Bremen, Germany. This position is located in Kongsberg.

We are now recruiting Project Managers to shape the future of submarines with its product family of Combat Systems ORCCA.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for the projects
• Planning and managing the project activities in scope, time and budget
• Leading the project team in a matrix organization
• Handling of contract obligations towards customer and suppliers
  
  

Qualifications

• Project Management certification e.g. IPMA education or similar
• Experience in project management for complex systems and management of international teams
• Proactive, self-driven and collaborative personality
• Customer and sales-oriented behavior
• Excellent communication skills, experience in moderating conflict
• Fluent English both written and spoken, German language skills are an advantage
• Intercultural competence
• Affinity to submarine technology
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to navigate through complexity
• Willing to travel / spend a substantial amount time at our customer, partners and end customers
  
  

WE CAN OFFER

• Design and deliver the future Combat System for the market leader of conventional submarines
• Take interesting and challenging positions with good opportunities for development and help shape a company
• Work with highly motivated, dedicated and skilled colleagues in an international team
• Competitive conditions and a highly flexible work environment
  
  

Attention: Candidates have to be eligible for a Norwegian or German (depending on location) security clearance!