Department Manager - Product Design
Kongsberg Digital is a true industrial software company, and our vision is to change how people work for a better tomorrow. Our Industrial Worksurface ensures smarter, safer, and greener operations. We focus on heavy asset industries and support the green transition towards renewable industries like offshore wind, carbon capture, and hydrogen.
Our head office is in Lysaker, Norway, and the other large offices are in the US, India, Bulgaria, and Denmark. Our team includes subject matter experts in software development, visualization, data analytics, machine learning, simulation, and autonomous operations.
Kongsberg Digital has experienced real commercial traction across the leading digital positions within maritime, energy, and renewables and is ambitious to grow from 1 BNOK to 3 BNOK in SaaS revenue over the next three years.
Kongsberg Digital is now embarking on its next evolution of product offering, which will require the merging of our key product offerings.
The position of UX Manager will be a vital position responsible for driving the next generation of User Experience and Product Design enhancements to KDI products. In addition, this role will also be focused on Product Analytics, User Engagement, and how user experience is improved through our transformation towards the industrial work surface.
To be successful in the role, the individual must have the following:
- Experience in department leadership, the ability to communicate, educate, and grow a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong ability to manage a department, support individuals, and support talent development.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and growing a global team.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to align with the disciplinary leads, as well as stakeholders outside the department, such as product managers or technology leads.
- Experience in working with product development for SaaS, experience in product design would be a plus.
Your role will include the following tasks:
- Resource management, prioritization, and work assignment.
- Leading and mentoring direct reports, and help individuals improve by providing feedback in collaboration with other leads.
- Aligning and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as product management teams, tech leads, or human resources.
- Close collaboration with the disciplinary leads.
- Supporting positive working culture, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Nice to have:
- Experience with product design, UX/UI, interaction design.
- Experience across multiple sectors, including traditional sectors such as Energy, Utilities, Maritime, Logistics, or other complex industries.
- Experience in change management.
Why settle for the ordinary when you can be part of the extraordinary?
- You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, thought leaders, and innovative minds passionate about driving change.
- Where you will foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Where you will reshape the norms and build a future where everyone can thrive and excel.
- Where you can be part of our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Kongsberg Digital, we celebrate diversity and strive for inclusivity. We strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds drive innovation and contribute to our success. We actively promote a culture of inclusiveness that values and respects every individual, providing equal opportunities for all our employees. We continuously aim to create a workplace where every employee can shine and seize equal opportunities.
Application process:
If you're ready to join the pursuit of creating a better tomorrow, seize this opportunity! Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter that showcases your relevant experience and articulates why joining us at Kongsberg Digital excites you.
Would you like to be responsible for driving the next generation of User Experience and Product Design enhancements to KDI product sets? Then don't delay and apply!
- Department
- CPO
- Locations
- Lysaker
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- First /Mid-Level Officials
Lysaker
OUR POWER IS CURIOSITY, CREATION AND INNOVATION
We believe you love to experiment, challenge the established, co-create, develop and cultivate. Together we can explore new answers to today’s challenges and future opportunities, and talk about how industrial digitalisation can be a part of the solution for a better tomorrow. We believe that different perspectives are crucial for developing gamechanging technology for a better tomorrow. Join us in taking on this challenge!
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