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August 28, 2024

VARD

Ålesund

OTHER


Vice President Topside Manager


About the position
VARD Group AS is seeking a Vice President that will work across all Cable Layer newbuild projects and support project managers and the project teams to ensure that we have good enough control on the topside package. The Topside Manager will be responsible for the overall control and follow up of topside deliveries for all VARD Cable Laying Vessels from before contract until delivery.
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 your skills?

Key information
Application deadline:
22.09.2024
Employer:
VARD
Town/city:
Ålesund
Title:
Vice President Topside Manager
Positions:
1
Full-time/part-time:
Full-time
Employment type:
Regular
Percentage of full-time:
100
Webcruiter ID:
4848679590
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Duties and responsibilities
Vice President Topside Manager is a operational management position that will obtain responsibility for evaluation of suppliers and scope of work throughout the project, as well as instruction and support to the project teams on complete project delivery follow up. The role may also include topside packages related to gangway towers, ROV/LARS systems, A-Frames and similar systems for other offshore / subsea vessels.
Some of the most important tasks and responsibilities for the position:
  • Actively participating in the pre-contractual work related to development of technical specification, building specification and demarcation discussions concerning topside content and obligations
  • Close collaboration with- and support to- Project Manager and his/her team in issues related to the topside delivery in the projects
  • Oversee that procurement and evaluation process of topside equipment and scope fulfils the required quality and is complete and correct and in line with contractual obligations
  • Identify critical line and risks related to the topside equipment deliveries and promote follow-up of scope and delivery time in the projects
  • Improve the process to ensure that integration is obtained between topside equipment supplier and VARD, including all disciplines
  • Ensure reporting with good quality on engineering, production, testing and verification of topside deliveries from suppliers across the VARD projects
  • Collaborating with and provide support to the VARD shipyards during installation, testing and verification
  • Report progress and deviations to operational management
Qualifications
  • Relevant higher education, or other relevant experience
  • Proven production experience during execution and commissioning of top side deliveries
  • Experience from either the ship owner or the mission equipment supplier related to planning
    engineering and execution of complex cable laying projects
  • Operational experience on Cable Laying Vessels is an advantage but not a requirement
  • Ability to take efficient decisions by involvement of relevant key personnel
  • Be proactive and systematic in identifying and resolving challenges
  • Knowledge to relevant laws, regulations and experience related to topside equipment
  • Good knowledge of English, oral and written


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
  • Targeted and proactive
  • Good cultural understanding
  • 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!



Address: Skansekaia 2, 6002 Ålesund, Norway
Contacts
Frode Klokk
SVP/Head of Project Management
Phone: +47 913 93 488
Erik Hellan Sandnes
COO, Vard Group AS
Phone: +47 415 00 654

About the employer
VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK.

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