Department Manager Structural, Marine & Architect

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Structure, Marine & Architect department is now looking for a Department Manager for our LifeCycle segment. Location: Stavanger

• You will join a dedicated and supportive team and learn `how we work´ as you go
• You will take an active role in the shaping- and executing of the strategic direction of Life Cycle, both locally and across locations in Norway and globally.
• As a co-creator you will be responsible for identifying and developing the required competence and flexible workforce, including the development of leaders and professional experts.
• You will be the line manager for the employees in the department; this includes areas such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, reward, succession, talent management, sick leave prevention and follow-up, change processes and build people capability
• You will be responsible for ensuring optimized resource allocation and utilization
• Support the development and execution of professional networks to secure knowledge sharing, standardization and experience transfer across the segment and company.
• Training will be provided, and you will receive a mentor to guide you while developing your skills

• Ability to inspire others, drive change and lead with integrity
• Master or Bachelor degree – relevant experience may compensate if other formal background
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, e.g., discipline lead, engineering management or other relevant managerial experience
• Good understanding of the relevant department’s profession and project execution is an advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Scandinavian languages is an advantage.
• Excellent people and collaboration skills with the ability to drive change
• Curious mind and eager to learn, explore and challenge the status quo

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of renewables projects such as carbon capture, hydrogen, offshore wind & aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hires and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week  

We look forward to hearing from you! Candidates will be continuously evaluated, so do not wait to until the deadline to apply. For more information on the role, please reach out to:

Marius Gjære, VP Workforce Excellence Stavanger, e-mail: marius.gjaere@akersolutions.com or +47 917 61 599 Monica Veiby Da Cunha, Permanent Recruitment Team Lead, NES Advantage, e-mail: monica.veiby@nesadvantage.com or +47 949 84 268 Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates. NES Advantage is Aker Solutions' global recruitment solutions provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.