We are seeking a strategic Chief Product Officer (CPO)

We are establishing a dedicated Products Department as a central milestone in our growth and transformation into a scalable product company. To build, shape, and lead this function, we are looking for an experienced Chief Product Officer (CPO) with a strong commercial mindset.

As CPO, you will define our portfolio strategy, ensuring our uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomy solutions deliver maximum value across our three core segments: Security & Defence, Offshore Energy, and Survey & Science.

In this executive role, you will report directly to the CEO and work in close partnership with Technology, Operations, and Commercial teams to standardise and scale our offerings.

Your key responsibilities:

• Build and lead the new Products organization, establishing unified product management practices across all industry segments

• Drive portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, balancing customer value, financial performance, and technical feasibility

• Combine market intelligence, competitive trends, and operational field data to inform strategic roadmap decisions

• Champion the end-to-end user and operator experience across hardware, software, and remote operations

• Mentor and lead segment product managers, setting clear priorities and fostering cross-functional alignment

• Shape go-to-market and pricing strategies, expanding recurring revenue models across software, data, and services

• Partner with Technology and Operations to transition bespoke solutions into standard, series-delivered offerings

• Ensure the portfolio roadmap anticipates evolving maritime regulations, certifications, and compliance standards

Relevant expertise in this role:

• Higher education in engineering, business, or technology management (relevant practical track record can compensate for formal degrees)

• Solid background leading product management or strategy for complex systems, ideally bridging hardware and software

• Proven experience guiding offerings from bespoke project delivery into standardised, scalable product lines

• Demonstrated commercial success in B2B or B2G environments, connecting roadmaps to revenue growth and healthy margins

• Domain knowledge or strong interest in maritime, ocean space, offshore, or defence technologies

• Professional proficiency in English; Norwegian is a strong advantage

• Eligibility for Norwegian security clearance

Who are you, then?

• A strategic leader who stays grounded in real-world customer operations and field realities

• A collaborative bridge-builder who naturally creates trust and shared ownership across commercial, operational,and technical teams

• Decisive and pragmatic when prioritizing competing demands and balancing rapid delivery with long-term scalability

• An open, transparent communicator who can align diverse stakeholders around a clear vision

• Energized by our core values: Innovate! Enable! Deliver!

• Open to domestic and international travel to stay close to customers, field trials, and industry partners

What we offer

• A stimulating and dynamic work environment at the forefront of innovative maritime technology.

• A meaningful job with an important social mission. The autonomy we create ensures sustainable, efficient, and safe ocean space operations worldwide

• A collaborative and growing team of passionate and highly competent professionals.

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• A comprehensive and well-organized benefits package.

• A strong sense of community, plenty of humour, and social activities that bind us together in a busy everyday life.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority and is subject to background check.

If you have any questions about the position, don**'**t hesitate to contact Therese Bjørstad Karlsen or Oskar Sliper Kjønstad in Search House AS