Product Line Manager – Digital Office

Are you passionate about digital innovation and eager to shape the future of maritime digitalization? If so, Kongsberg Maritime wants you!

Kongsberg Maritime’s digital unit is dedicated to spearheading our digitalization initiatives and position us as the preferred choice for customers aiming to achieve exceptional value creation through cutting-edge digital solutions.

By uniting our digital capability with our industry expertise, broad product and solutions portfolio, strong customer relationships and global sales & support network, Kongsberg Maritime is positioned to deliver class leading innovation.

We’re committed to empowering our customers to make their operations safer, sustainable, and more efficient, and with your help, we’ll continue to deliver world-class and game changing digital solutions.

To further strengthen the product management team in Digital, we are now looking to hire professional and business-minded Product Line Managers to develop and execute on our Digital product strategies with these four open positions:

  • Product Line Manager, Offshore Digital Solutions
  • Product Line Manager, LNG Digital Solutions
  • Product Line Manager, Marine Transportation Digital Solutions
  • Product Line Manager, Platform and Product Digitalization

Be the external and internal "evangelist" for KM’s Digital Solutions for the market segment, managing and shaping a product portfolio based on economy and market needs. Be the driving force in our efforts to develop the Digital Value Proposition and Application Portfolio to create a lean and modern offering to the market.

Please note that applications will be continuously evaluated. We recommend applying at your earliest convenience. 

What you will be accountable for:

  • Industry Influence: Represent KM in internal and external meetings. Be recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in digital solutions for your market segment.
  • Strategic Leadership: As part of our digital product management leadership team, actively contribute to operational and strategic discussions. Your insights will shape our success.
  • Product Lifecycle Mastery: Take ownership of the end-to-end product management process for both new and existing offerings. From requirements, through utilization, and to its end of life, you’ll ensure our digital solutions exceed expectations.
  • Capacity Management: Strategically and operationally manage product management capacity. This includes coordinating with stakeholders, technology, and product development.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across the company to ensure utilization of competence and capacity across KM. Actively work with Sales to ensure thorough understanding of the market, driving rapid prototyping and development of profitable products according to market demand.
  • Cultural Catalyst: Foster an energized, high-performance, inclusive, curious, and accountable team culture. Your positive influence matters.

You bring a formal background and experience of:

Education: A master’s degree in a technical, computer science, or IT-related field is preferred. Relevant experience can compensate for formal education.
Maritime/Offshore Experience: Experience within a relevant industry is required.
Leadership Experience: Previous leadership within a technical/product team environment, ideally in a global business context.
Business Understanding: Proven track record of managing budgets and understanding international business.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Your personal capabilities and skills:

  • Effective Communication: Able to influence and communicate effectively.
  • Drive: Exhibit a strong personal drive and commitment to succeed in the digital area.
  • Collaboration: Collaborative mindset and the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
  • Customer Focus: Keep our market and customers at the forefront of your decisions.
  • Global approach: Global mindset and strong English skills.
  • Willingness to Travel: Some travel may be required to engage with our global teams and partners.

 

Segment Specific requirements

Specifically for the Offshore segment we are looking for:
Offshore market Experience: Experience within the Offshore industry is required. Being capable of meeting our customers and understanding the complexities and success-factors of their business. 

Specifically for the LNG segment we are looking for:
LNG market Experience: Experience within the LNG shipping industry is required; this can include operational, commercial, or fleet management experience. Being capable of meeting our customers and understanding the complexities and success-factors of their business.

Specifically for the Marine Transportation segment we are looking for:
Marine Transport market Experience: Experience within the shipping industry is preferred. Being capable of meeting our customers and understanding the challenges regarding performance optimization/sustainability facing the Marine Industry.

Specifically for the Platform and Product Digitalization we are looking for:
Digital Product Experience: Knowledge of and experience with digital platforms and infrastructures. Be the driving force in our efforts to expand the footprint of the Digital Platform and to enable a lean, commercially viable and modern offering to the market.

Work location
One of KMs locations in Europe

Contact person
VP Product Management, Digital, Erik Korssjøen, tel.: + 47 95885141

Join us in shaping the future of maritime technology! Apply now and be part of our exciting journey.