Project Manager in Kongsberg Space Satellite Mechanisms

The Space & Surveillance division delivers a broad spectrum of equipment, systems and services related to space and maritime surveillance customers in more than 40 countries. The portfolio includes equipment and components for the European heavy-lift launcher Ariane 5, communication satellites, earth observation satellites and scientific space probes. The division is a world leading supplier of satellite ground stations for downloading and processing satellite data, as well as a supplier of satellite services from ground stations at Svalbard in the Arctic, the Antarctic and numerous other locations. The division is also a provider of maritime domain awareness systems and control centers for maritime surveillance, where integration of terrestrial and satellite data constitutes an important component.

We are now looking for a Project Manager in our space satellite mechanisms group in Kongsberg 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for one or more space projects
• Leading project team(s)
• Plan and execute projects
• Regular communication with international customers and subcontractors
• Bid management

Desired skills and abilities:

• Focus on results, business mindset
• Good communication and cooperative skills
• Experience in project management
• Space business experience is beneficial but not mandatory
• Good technical understanding, possibly engineering background
• Very good English skills
• No criminal record (nothing which prevents approval of security clearance)
• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word)

We offer:

• Exciting work in an international Space environment
• An open and friendly work environment
• A safe workplace in a growing and well-established company. Insurances and pension
• A series of off-work possibilities such as cabins, trips, equipment to borrow for free, tickets to different sport or concert events and family theme parks