VIKING seeks a Product Manager Lifeboats \& Davits - Arendal

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to oversee our Lifeboats and Davits (LBD) product lines. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and strategic individual to drive the success of key products in commercial shipping, defense, offshore, and wind segments.

About VIKING
We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contributes to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts. Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

VIKING is an international group with its headquarter in Esbjerg Denmark, and with sales, engineering and production facilities around the world. The production sites for boats are Norway (Arendal), Greece (Thebes) and China (Jiangyin). We are present in more than 70 countries and at more than 288 certified servicing stations. Our Norwegian company is based in Arendal and has branch offices in Bergen, Oslo, Haugesund, Ålesund and Tromsø. We are approx. 320 employees in Norway.

About the position
As the Product Manager (PM), you will be responsible for the overall success of the Lifeboats and Davits (LBD) products. This includes the development and execution of product strategies, managing product life cycles, and ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. You will work closely with R&D, sales, and marketing to ensure our products remain competitive and innovative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and grow a profitable product business for LBD

• Develop and maintain product category strategies

• Create and communicate product value propositions and differentiation based pm segment input

• Support Segment sales teams with product knowledge and strategy

• Set product price positioning and manage pricing guidance

• Lead product life cycle development and define next-generation product enhancements

• Act as the product expert, bridging technical knowledge with commercial insights

• Interface with R&D and Product Engineering to own product specifications

• Conduct competitor benchmarking and communicate market trends

• Drive product launch activities and lead cross-functional coordination

• Generate market-driven ideas for product development and enhancements

• Support regions with product training, marketing material, and customer visits

• Collaborate with marketing to create relevant materials for product promotion

Necessary skill set
To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience in product management, and a strong understanding of product life cycle management. Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are in your DNA.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, or related)

• Proven experience in product management, ideally in the maritime or offshore industries

• Strong understanding of product life cycle management and product development

• Understanding of and/or experience with boats is a clear advantage

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally

• Ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a dynamic environment

• Willingness to travel (approximately 30-50 days per year)

Why VIKING?
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. Our 3,700 dedicated colleagues are key to our success, and with 87% employee satisfaction, VIKING remains a workplace where people thrive while making a real difference in global safety.

VIKING’s five leadership principles support our leaders in creating strong, sustainable results and engaged employees.
Read more about VIKING’s leadership principles: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | 5 leadership principles: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | 5 leadership principles (viking-life.com)

Your VIKING journey begins here
We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. If you are passionate about product management and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application and CV using the “send application” button located at this page. We look forward to welcoming you to the VIKING family and helping us shape the future of safety in the maritime and offshore industries.

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 Jens Thisgaard, Vice President Products, Marketing & Strategy, by phone +45 29495013.

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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