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This Position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

 

Senior Project Manager – Coast Guard & Navy

Are you ready to lead complex maritime projects that support a more sustainable future? ABB Marine & Ports is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver high‑quality solutions for coast guard and navy vessels.

The role

You will be responsible for managing national and international projects from contract to vessel handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure progress, quality and financial control, and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of medium to large international projects
• Plan and monitor progress, cost and quality
• Assess and mitigate HSE and environmental risks
• Motivate and lead project teams (engineering, controlling, documentation, procurement)
• Maintain close communication with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Travel to shipyards and factories for meetings, FATs and safety tours (mainly in Europe)
• Manage contracts, changes, risks and opportunities
• Support bid work for navy projects

About you

• Several years of experience as a Project Manager within maritime, industrial or technical environments
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree – relevant experience may compensate
• Structured, results‑oriented and confident in leading teams
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills
• Fluent in English and German
• Must be eligible for security clearance under Norwegian law

What we offer

• A key role in shaping future maritime technology
• An international and innovative work environment
• Strong development opportunities through courses, mentoring and career paths
• Flexible work arrangements, competitive pension and insurance schemes
• Cabin rentals, employee benefits and a supportive team culture

ABB Marine & Ports – Fornebu / Ulsteinvik

Does this sound interesting to you.?

If so, we encourage you to apply for the position as soon as possible, and no later than January 15. If you have any questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Espen Stubberød Olsen at [email protected]

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel security is therefore important for ABB and our customers. In cooperation with Meditor, ABB Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s recruitment and personnel security guidelines, as well as legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource‑efficient future. By combining expertise in technology and digitalization, ABB helps industries perform at a high level while becoming more efficient, productive, and sustainable. At ABB, we call this “Engineered to Outrun.” The company has more than 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm.

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