Group VP

Do you want to lead Kongsberg Maritime’s global People transformation?

This transition creates unique opportunities and increased requirements for professionalization, efficiency, transparency, and strengthened governance. The People function in Kongsberg Maritime is a key contributor and strategic business partner in this journey, and we are now strengthening our People team with a new role:
Group VP People
.

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the People function in a new publicly listed global technology company – from foundation to innovation – with significant influence on how the organization develops, is governed, and operates. The Group VP People role combines strong business orientation and operational experience with solid HR leadership from large, international organizations operating at high pace of change.

You bring a clear understanding of the requirements and expectations of the investor community.

About the role – what you will lead and build

As Group VP People
, you will have overall responsibility for further developing and leading a competent, global People function. The role has a broad strategic scope and includes:

Strategy, governance and operating model

You will lead and further develop a People function that supports the company’s growth, international scaling, and position as a publicly listed technology company. You set a clear direction through a holistic People strategy for the organization. At the same time, you continue to professionalize structures, processes, and roles, with strong focus on global standardization, governance, and a clear operating model.

Commercial and operational business partnering

You are a key partner to the Group Executive Management and actively contribute to the development of organizational structure, culture, leadership, talent, and capabilities that support the business strategy. You lead the People function by acting as a clear and commercially oriented business partner for the company’s different business areas, thereby strengthening the organization’s ability to deliver on its strategic objectives.

Transformation, change leadership and global scaling

You lead the continued development of the People function in connection with the company’s IPO, with emphasis on professionalization, collaboration, transparency, data-driven governance, and digitalization. You establish an effective global people partner model and ensure that the organization has the capacity and structures required for continued international growth and increased pace.

As leader of a global People team, you build a strong, future-oriented function with clear roles, high competence, and a safe and inclusive working environment, with strong focus on delivering what the business needs.

Who we are looking for

To thrive and succeed in the role of Group VP People
, we are looking for a leader with strong and resilient leadership capabilities through change. You are business-oriented and results-driven, with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead through others

Experience and qualifications

• Solid background from senior leadership roles in large international companies, preferably including operational business leadership
• Experience leading HR in organizations with high pace of change and international complexity
• Experience from publicly listed companies, or from organizations preparing for an IPO, including governance and regulatory requirements, and a clear understanding of investor expectations
• Strong understanding of how the People function operates in a listed environment, including requirements for reporting, data quality, transparency, and culture
• Strong competence in HR digitalization, data-driven management, and global system harmonization
• High level of integrity and ability to build trust
• Fluency in English and Norwegian, written and spoken
• Relevant higher education

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

This is a unique opportunity to further develop the People function of a…