World-wide turnkey cable supplier seeks Senior Project Manager for its Turnkey & Offshore Projects Section. Join our team in Nexans in electrifying the future

Nexans’ submarine power cables and solutions are key in the transition to more renewable energy whether connecting islands to the mainland or bringing green energy from the offshore wind farm to the grid.  In cooperation with our world-wide customers we push technological boundaries to go deeper, longer, at higher voltages and to provide turn-key solutions for installation and protection to meet future needs.

Information about the department and the position

• The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is responsible for the execution of projects within the Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group – supply and full turn-key projects, including project management, engineering, type testing, manufacturing, installation works, cable laying and protection, testing and commissioning
• The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is divided into four departments – this position is reporting to the “Head of Projects_interconnectors / Department Head MI”
• The Project Manager role is the operational and commercial head of one or more projects – study work/FEED, supply of cable or full turnkey projects
• The matrix organization of the project management requires good communication skills to ensure information at the interface between vertical and horizontal axes
• The project team is spread between several locations – and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the SLS business group

Responsibilities and tasks of the Project Manager

• Manages the assigned project(s) and ensure project(s) are delivered on time, on budget, with the required quality and within agreed specifications - and in compliance with agreed HSE standards
• Ensure adequate project execution in accordance with Nexans project model and procedures
• Manage a geographically spread project organization and ensure effective use of the resources
• Ensure adequate use of tools (PLM, Primavera, Synergi), processes (Project Execution Model) and procedures for project execution
• Be single point of contact towards Client
• Be responsible for all subcontracts
• Report status including deviations to the Department Manager, the Project Director and the Steering Committee leader on a monthly basis – including but not limited to – planning and progress, the technical issues, procurement/subcontracts, construction, finance, invoicing, QA, HSE, Risk, legal conditions and personnel conditions
• May also be responsible to provide input to allocated tenders

What we are looking for

• Master degree or equivalent
• High integrity and commitment to Nexans values: Pioneers, Dedicated, United
• Relevant industry and operational experience and knowledge – offshore and/or civil works/ construction business
• Proven project management skills and experience – minimum 10 year relevant experience
• Experience in managing a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to energize and motivate people
• Commercials skills
• Fluent in English - oral and written. Skills in Norwegian is an advantage.

Why work with us?

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• Inclusive and multi-cultural working environment
• Competitive salary and good pension scheme and insurance agreements
• Company cottages

Workplace: Oslo, Norway or any other relevant SLS site as agreed.

 For more information please contact Sten Evjeberg Hansen, Cell Phone: +47 908 665878. 

Application deadline

ASAP

About Nexans

About Nexans Norway AS

Nexans Norway is part of the Nexans Group which has industrial presence in 40 countries and commercial activities worldwide - and has nearly 1,600 employees. The head office is located in Oslo and we have manufacturing plants in Rognan, Langhus and Halden.

Nexans’ Norwegian activity is divided into three business groups: Subsea & Land Systems (SLS), Building & Territories and Telecom (B&T&T) and Telecom and Data (T&D).

About Nexans Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group:

Subsea & Land Systems is a global player in engineering, manufacturing and installing key submarine cable solutions to customers all over the world. The Business Group has manufacturing plants in Norway (Halden), USA, Japan, France and Belgium.