IT Project Manager

Vard Group continues to expand its focus on digitalization and streamlining of the value chain, with modern IT solutions playing a key role. VARD’s Digital Innovation & IT (DIIT) is a global team of around 70 colleagues, with about 40 in Norway and the rest across Romania, Vietnam, and the US. DIIT supports the business with modern platforms and applications, and provides digital services globally to all VARD sites and locations.

We are no looking for someone who brings order to complexity and thrives on innovation.

At VARD, we nurture talent, value diverse strengths, and offer room for growth. Join us and help shape the future of shipbuilding.

So – what are your skills?

Duties and responsibilities

Following established IT project procedures and methodology, you will, as Project Manager in the Application Operations team (APO), lead and coordinate activities such as scope clarification, timeline definition, budgeting, reporting, stakeholder management, and third‑party follow‑up. APO is the part of VARD IT that makes sure employees have the computer systems and applications they need — working, updated, safe, and supported.

We are looking for a highly motivated person who will act as the link between IT and the business and manage projects where systems are implemented, upgraded, improved or integrated. You will oversee application‑focused projects from initial assessment through implementation, while securing smooth transitions to new platforms and on-boarded to IT operations.

If you offer a combination of coordination skills and project experience, you will be given the opportunity to be part of our journey towards improving and digitizing VARD's total value chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven skills in planning, delivering and accomplishing projects
• Good understanding of project methodology and process
• Professional communication skills in both a Scandinavian language and English
• Experience with Prince2 or PMP (or other project frameworks), familiarity with ITIL, Lean and risk-based planning

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Able to work independently and take initiative, with a strong focus on finding good solutions
• Enjoys collaborating with others and building positive working relationships
• Confident in your skills while also open to learning and growing
• Brings strong analytical abilities and a strategic mindset
• Thrives in a dynamic workday with varied tasks and opportunities
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social@VARD you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

World leaders in offering the best marine engineering solutions, we are the only shipbuilders who can conceive, design and construct all types of extremely complex ships, from cruise vessels to mega yachts, naval vessels and high-tech offshore units. Every ship is a unique, state-of-the-art, highly complex and innovative product, a symbol of our culture and the result of the excellence of sound engineering expertise. Innovation, research, technology, quality and 230 years of experience, through which Fincantieri has played a crucial role in the Italian Navy's history.

We are proud of our active participation in all the segments with the most potential, and although our roots are in Italy, we are present around the globe with sites and infrastructure on four continents. We are part of a global network that brings together the work and the expertise of thousands of people who all have different skills, experiences and ambitions. With people of substance, whose value we recognize.