An incredible opportunity awaits you as Service Operations Manager! The position reports to the VP, Propulsion & Handling – EMEA GCS, about all field service and workshop resources including project coordination, and is a member of the local Management Team. 
Now is the time to get on board with KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime. We are leading the way in achieving business goals. We're seeking talented individuals to help us drive digital innovation. If you're ready to be part of this exciting journey, your adventure begins here!

Key accountabilities

• Manage and organize the service delivery department’s daily operation in Namibia
• Establish relevant GCS KPI’s and drive activities to meet set targets
• Ensure that business strategies are supported by GCS objectives and activities
• Manage development and implementation of resource plans, strategies, and budgets
• Manage maintenance and development of tools, routines, processes, and procedures to ensure best possible information flow
• Personnel responsibility for all employees in the department and their development and support
• Management of service project administration
• Manage stakeholders and ensure fair process in everything we do
• QHSE accountability for service delivery department

 Requirements

• Technical, Business and / or shipping educational background would be preferred
• Good knowledge of the Namibian Ship Owners/Shipyards/Operators and Ship Managers Market
• Market and business oriented
• Experienced in working in complex matrix organization structures
• Positive and outgoing with ability to establish and maintain good internal and external customer relations
• Excellent cooperative, communication, and networking skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and in writing
• Willingness to travel internationally

 What we can offer

• A dynamic work environment and a product assortment that is well known and respected in the world market for maritime sector
• You will be an important contributor in an exclusive technical and commercial environment
• Collaboration with various departments and disciplines within our global organization
• High degree of personal development and responsibility
• A competitive remuneration packages

Applicants are requested to enclose information on education, training, experiences together with a full CV. 
Applicants to revert within 13.09.2024.

 

Work location
Place of work: Walvis Bay, Namibia

The position reports to:
Vesa Laisti
VP, Propulsion & Handling, EMEA Global Customer Support

 

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Andre Strauss, andre.strauss@km.kongsberg.com – Managing Director, KM Namibia
Mr. Vesa Laisti, vesa.laisti@km.kongsberg.com – VP, Propulsion & Handling, EMEA Global Customer Support

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a market leader in systems for Automation, Propulsion and Engines, Deck Machinery & Motion Control, Tank Gauging, Dynamic Positioning, Navigation, Sensors and Robotics etc. With more than 150 years of experience, Kongsberg Maritime has equipment installed on more than 30,000 vessels worldwide & employees more than 7,300 people worldwide in 117 offices located in 34 different countries.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners, and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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