Global Operations Manager – Bridge Integrated Solutions Strategy

Kongsberg Maritime is growing – and we want you to be part of our journey as Senior Manager, Bridge Integrated Solutions Strategy

 In this role, you will join our dynamic Product & Development Bridge Systems team, defining and driving the strategy for customer-facing, layered offerings across Bridge, Navigation, Autonomy, Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. This position ensures seamless integration of these domains into a unified solution portfolio while communicating clear development roadmaps internally and aligning with other product offerings, including Digital Ocean.

Kongsberg Maritime has ambitions to grow considerably within the maritime domain. We have successfully delivered advanced navigation and autonomy solutions worldwide for many years. Our business is expected to grow further through offering more products, solutions, and services to the market.

About the role
We are seeking a strategic leader to shape and aid in the communication of the vision for integrated solutions that combine bridge systems with navigation, autonomy, connectivity, and cyber technologies. This role involves ensuring interoperability, cohesive user experience, and alignment across product teams. You will act as the bridge between development teams and strategic initiatives, translating market needs into integrated concepts and maintaining transparent roadmaps. Some traveling must be expected.

If you are passionate about creating unified, future-ready solutions and driving cross-domain collaboration, we would like to hear from you

What you will be doing

• Shape the vision for layered offerings combining bridge systems with navigation, autonomy, connectivity, and cyber solutions
• Ensure interoperability and cohesive user experience across all components by collaborating across the bridge system products and the technology platform teams.
• Develop and maintain clear, transparent roadmaps alongside many internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with other product teams to align strategies and timelines
• Translate market needs and customer feedback into integrated solution concepts
• Position offerings to deliver value across diverse operational scenarios
• Meet with customers, engage with maritime NGOs, and attend trade shows to ensure roadmap relevance
• Facilitate integration with complementary offerings across the company portfolio
  
  

We think you should have

• Higher technical education within the maritime area or equivalent
• Experience in product strategy, integrated solutions development, and cross-domain collaboration
• Strong understanding of bridge systems, navigation, autonomy, and connectivity technologies
• Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, written and oral
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work in a structured, independent, and proactive manner

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude, and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for

Please be aware, this role may require security clearance.

You are able to

• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and structured way
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, and information, and support others in the pursuit of team goals
  
  

Why join us

• Start in an exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• We offer hybrid working arrangements
• Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals

At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.

Where you will be working
Kongsberg/Horten/Lysaker/Ålesund or other KM locations
Please mention the area you would like to work with in your application

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Jaquelyn Elise Peterson Burton, VP Bridge Systems Product & Development.  

We are continuously reviewing candidates, apply today 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 35 countries.