VIKING seeks Project Managers

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Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for navigating diverse cultures and optimizing service delivery on a worldwide scale?

If this sounds attractive, then we are looking for two Project Managers to the Global Service Department.

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

Put your skills in action
The Global Service Department has the overall responsibility of servicing VIKING Marine and Offshore Evacuation systems, Rafts and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Further, they support the education and training of our authorized service technicians as well as implementing continuous product improvements.

Based at the head office in Esbjerg, you will have reference to Sr. Manager MES, RAFT, PPE & MES Offshore who is located at VIKINGs office in Bergen, Norway.

As a Project Manager you will be part of a team of 9 colleagues and be involved in various projects and tasks - such as, establishing and executing projects involving relevant stakeholders within the MES, Raft and PPE service area.

In close cooperation with the team, you will drive the further development of VIKING’s service abilities, including systems, processes and structures supporting this.

Examples of job tasks in the position, could be;

• Developing project plans, including timelines, resource allocation and budgeting
• Communicating with stakeholders across different regions to ensure alignment and buy-in
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with global projects
• Ensuring the quality of deliverables meets or exceeds customer expectations, regardless of geographic location
• Facilitate clear and effective communication among team members and stakeholders
• Providing regular updates on project progress, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the plan, as well as maintaining comprehensive documentation for future reference
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implementing best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with many stakeholders, gain insights into the business, and become a trusted partner. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to be challenged, and to be involved in supporting the global service organization.

We will, of course, ensure that you receive thorough training to match the need in the position.

Approximately 20 global travel days per year must be expected.

Do you have what it takes?
The ideal person has experience from a similar position. Your work style is structured with an analytical mindset to make sure decisions are based on data and facts, to the maximum extent possible.

Furthermore, we would like you to be;

• Self-driven and independent approach
• Good technical understanding
• Strive to achieve results of a high quality
• Customer oriented, problem solving and with a flexible attitude
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively in a global organization with many passionate stakeholders
• Experienced in Power Bi, SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow or other ERP systems is an advantage

You are a strong communicator and able to express yourself fluently in English and Danish.

VIKING offers
We offer an attractive position where you will have the opportunity to develop yourself in cooperation with colleagues who value job satisfaction and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace, where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and prioritize giving individuals the mandate to contribute and thrive.

We have a flexible approach to remote work, which can be agreed on an individual basis.

Your VIKING journey begins here
We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please submit your letter of motivation and CV - in Danish or English – using the “send application” button located at this page.

Applicants will be contacted continuously, and we will fill the position as soon as we have found the right person. Applications will be handled confidentially and in adherence with all data protection regulations.

If you have questions about the position or the company, please contact Senior Global HR Business Partner, People & Organization Jane Simonsen by phone +45 2542 8269.

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is a global market leader in maritime, offshore and fire safety, providing and servicing safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, the navy, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts. With safety at its core, VIKING’s mission is to protect and save lives globally.

Founded in 1960, VIKING is a privately held corporation with group headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark and more than 3000 employees worldwide.

The VIKING group is represented by 8 manufacturing facilities, 8 training academies, 85+ branch offices and 280+ certified servicing stations.

What is our Quality Culture?
As a global company, we embrace many cultures and ways of living. We work together across languages, specialties, education, religion, family forms, lifestyles and individuality. Our diversity is a strength, both in our interactions with customers and when we all have a shared understanding of our common mission: saving lives!

High quality products and services are essential to ensuring that VIKING remains a leading supplier of maritime safety equipment. The high standards for our work - our Quality Culture - apply everywhere.

We call it the VIKING Quality Culture.

Contact

Jane Simonsen
Senior Global HR Business Partner
Tlf.: +45 2542 8269

VIKING | Esbjerg V Sædding Ringvej 13
6710 Esbjerg V
Danmark

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