As Vice President & Project Manager, you are responsible for the global performance of shipbuilding projects at Vard Group level in terms of time, margins, quality, representing the company acting as the Client’s reference point. 

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are you waiting for? 

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage relationships with the client, shipyards, and all relevant stakeholders for all contract-related
  topics
• Be responsible for the overall project master plan and ensure that Entities scope of work and
  progress is aligned in the total integrated plan.
• Manage the performance of the overall project by working with Entity Project Managers who
  functionally report to him/her by promoting good communication and teamwork
• Approve the chosen main suppliers and promote the detailed analysis of the project
  quotation
• Identifying critical issues/risks, establish and manage, as final responsible the overall risk
  management plan
• Accountable for the project’s business & financial control process
• Ensure final financial settlement is agreed with Client, Entities and subcontractors after
  delivery of the vessel 

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education
• Relevant experience
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and experience related to the accountability and tasks
• Good knowledge of English, oral and written
• Good cultural understanding

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

Personal qualities

• Good cooperation and communication skills
• Structured, targeted and proactive
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Odd Henrik Iversen, Senior Vice President Yard Director, 48294950
Erik Hellan Sandnes, COO, Vard Group AS, 415 00 654

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2
6002 Ålesund

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Group AS

Referansenr.: 4978285106
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 30.06.2025