Kongsberg Maritime’s Business Development (BD) division is seeking ambitious and motivated Management Consultants to support the growing demand for internal consulting services and fact-based analysis in the organization. We are looking for analytical individuals with experience and/or interest in both consulting practice and the maritime domain that can strengthen our capacity in this space and support Kongsberg Maritime’s vision of shaping the maritime future. 

Our Business Advisory group works with a wide range of stakeholders in the organization on projects related to business development and strategy, market fundamentals, and value chain development within both core maritime sectors and emerging market opportunities. 

As a Management Consultant, you will work on challenging projects requiring both quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive insights and conclusions. You will engage closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders to support and shape their decisions and strategies. The engagements will span a broad set of topics including market assessments, competitor analysis, screening and benchmarking, strategy development, among others. You will support BD Project Managers, divisional BD resources, as well as other parts of the organization with research and analysis in addition to preparation and presentation of relevant materials. 

We are looking for individuals that hold a keen interest in the maritime sector and the emergence of energy transition. The successful candidate is expected to establish her/himself as a core resource within the Business Advisory group, and to contribute with high-quality services to all relevant parts of the organization. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to directly contribute to the company’s vision and growth ambitions ahead. 

 

Key responsibilities 

As part of our Business Advisory group, you will: 

• Work on a wide range of different projects and engagements for internal stakeholders related to business development and strategy 

• Research, gather, clean and analyze data and information as required 

• Develop high-quality project material, e.g. presentations, reports, data deliverables, etc.  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, project teams and other parts of the organization 

• Attend relevant project and stakeholder meetings, presentation of materials/projects 

• Project management could be relevant pending the candidate’s seniority and experience 

• Support internal business intelligence workflows and capacities on-demand 

• Support consulting proposal and scope definition on-demand 

 

Qualifications and experience 

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar from a renowned education institution. Solid academic results. 

• 1-4 years of work experience from management consulting is preferred, but not a prerequisite. Other relevant backgrounds include business/strategy development, business intelligence, market analysis, and similar. Graduates are also encouraged to apply. 

• Experience with and/or interest in the maritime industry’s value chains, shipping, energy, sustainability, decarbonization, and other related topics. 

• Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office products (especially Excel and PowerPoint), experience with Power BI is beneficial 

• Proven analytical skills and strong commercial mindset 

• Programming skills are an advantage but not a requirement 

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required 

 

You are someone who: 

• Is self-motivated, proactive, open-minded and creative. Strong team player. 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working on multiple tasks simultaneously  

• Are able to adapt and collaborate with a wide set of internal and external stakeholders with different backgrounds and roles 

• A person with strong motivation to personally develop and contribute to the company’s development and growth 

 

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! 

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment. 

 

Why join us:  

• Varied responsibilities and challenging tasks with real business impact 

• Be a part of a diverse, dynamic and highly skilled working environment 

• Steep learning curve, exposure to different stakeholders including management levels 

• Broad development and career opportunities, both within the Business Development team, and in the rest of the organization globally 

• Being part of a large, global company spread across 34 countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity 

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

 

Where you will be working 

Ålesund, but other KM locations in Norway might be considered  

Interested in knowing more? Contact 

Magnus Kjemphol Lohne, VP Business Development, + 47 99021114 

 

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. 
 

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