Product Manager - Digital Solutions 

Join our team as Product Manager, Digital Solutions

At Vard Electro, we are passionate about building innovative products that solve real-world problems. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity and expertise can thrive. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and motivated Product Manager to join our team.

As Product Manager you will play a critical role in development, design and optimization of our Digital Solutions and Energy Performance Systems.  You will collaborate closely with different teams, including the software team, projects, retrofit and service, sales and end customers.  Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be crucial to driving product innovation forward.

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? 

Duties and responsibilities

• The Product Manager is a responsible product groups commercial progress through product development and execution of the product strategy, roadmap and lifecycle management
• Technical responsible for product development, standardization and product documentation
• Ensure that the products meets the customer needs, business objectives, market demands, regulatory and quality standards
• As a Product Manager you will be technical responsible for your product portfolio and services in a international market
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, cost reductions
• Lead the investment process for developing new products and product improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree within electronics / automation / computer science or similar
• Relevant work experience can compensate for formal education
• Experience with working with digital products, preferably in maritime industry
• Experience with product management

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

Personal qualities

• Structured, initiative-driven, and flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Customer-oriented and proactive, with high work capacity
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Responsible and result-oriented, capable of making clear and timely decisions
• 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 
• 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! 

Contacts

Egil Tennfjord Mikalsen, Head of Digital Solutions, +47 99 03 48 77, egil.mikalsen@vard.com

Location

Tennfjordvegen 113
6264 Tennfjord

Key information:

Employer: Vard Electro AS

Reference number: 5051967692
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 15/01/2026