Fornebu

Help shape the future of sustainable marine operations with ABB Marine &amp; Ports.
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
At ABB Marine &amp; Ports, we are committed to driving the transition toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Our solutions help reduce emissions, improve safety, and increase operational efficiency for vessels around the world. As our customers prepare for the challenges of tomorrow, we continuously evolve our technology, our solutions, and the way we work.
We’re strengthening our team and looking for a Project Manager to join us in Norway.
In this role, you will lead impactful projects within marine power, electric propulsion, automation, and energy storage systems for a wide range of vessels built across Europe, Asia, and America.
Your Responsibilities
As Project Manager, you will:
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Lead cross-functional project teams, including engineers, document controllers, controllers, and purchasers.
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Have legal and commercial responsibility for project delivery in line with contractual obligations, quality standards, budgets, and safety requirements.
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Main tasks:
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Oversee the project lifecycle---from final sales phase to vessel handover and transition to our Service department.
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Plan and follow up project progress, including procurement activities.
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Evaluate and mitigate HSE and environmental risks.
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Maintain close communication with customers and stakeholders to ensure feedback and satisfaction.
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Manage project finances and reporting (internal and external).
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Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
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Manage changes, risks, and opportunities.
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Travel to yards and factories (primarily in Europe) for meetings, Safety Observation Tours, and Factory Acceptance Tests.
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Your Background
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A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation.
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Experience within marine systems or similar as an engineer.
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Previous experience as a Project Manager---or a strong desire to take on this challenge.
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Strong communication skills in English; Norwegian language skills are a plus.
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Cultural awareness and mutual respect. We work in a diverse, international environment with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
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Personal Attributes
To thrive in this role, you should be:
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Service-minded with excellent collaboration skills.
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A strong team player with leadership capabilities and technical interest.
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Motivated and able to lead teams effectively, managing both tasks and people.
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Proactive, self-driven, and result oriented.
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Structured, accurate, and able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
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Business-minded with a keen eye for improvement opportunities.
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What We Offer
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Meaningful work in a forward-thinking and sustainable industry.
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Technical and personal development opportunities, including ABB’s Project Manager Training &amp; Certification Program.
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A flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.
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A supportive and knowledgeable team eager to share their expertise.
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Employee Benefits (cabins and favorable employee agreements)
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Good pension scheme and Insurances
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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply -- regardless of gender, background, or experience level. If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
If the position is of interest and you have a relevant background, we are looking forward to receiving your CV and application letter.
We are continuously evaluating applicants.
The position will be located at Fornebu.
For more information, please contact Project Operation Manager Anette Nymann, email <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:anette.nymann@no.abb.com">anette.nymann@no.abb.com</a> or phone +47 91 88 41 07.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail will have to be deleted and not processed due to data privacy requirements.
Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy.

Do you want to make a difference in the Marine industry being our next Project Manager