Release & Quality Manager Kongsberg Maritime
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19 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Release and Quality Manager is responsible for defining and implementing the release and quality assurance (QA) strategy for K-Sim Engine and Cargo Simulators (ECS) product development. This role ensures that all software releases meet the highest standards of reliability performance and compliance. The position also includes line and functional management of QA engineers and ownership of the test automation strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Release Management
- Define and maintain the release strategy for K-Sim products ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries.
- Coordinate release planning across development teams QA and stakeholders.
- Establish and enforce version control branching and deployment processes.
- Monitor release readiness and manage risk mitigation for production deployments.
Quality Assurance Leadership
- Develop and implement QA strategy aligned with product and business goals.
- Oversee functional and non-functional testing processes including performance usability and compliance testing.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements for maritime simulation systems.
- Drive continuous improvement in QA practices and tools.
Team Management
- Act as line and functional manager for QA engineers providing leadership mentorship and performance management.
- Foster a culture of quality and collaboration across teams.
- Define competency development plans for QA staff.
Test Automation Strategy
- Own and evolve the test automation framework and strategy.
- Promote automation in regression integration and system testing to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into build pipelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with group manager product manager/advisors developers and support teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
- Communicate release and quality status to stakeholders and senior management.
- Contribute to both product and development teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Software Engineering Marine Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience in release management and QA leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks.
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with maritime simulation systems
This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. For more information visit .
You are able to
- Act on own initiative make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area.
- Communicate in a clear precise and structured way.
- co-operate well with others share knowledge experience information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
What we can offer you
- An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.
- Professional development and career opportunities.
- Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
- Social welfare club with social and recreational activities.
Work location
Horten
Point of contact
Evy Kristine Karstensen
Kongsberg Maritime a subsidiary of KONGSBERG is a global maritime technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all maritime industry sectors including merchant offshore subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg Norway the company has manufacturing sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG an international knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry merchant marine defence and aerospace
WORLD CLASS through people technology and dedication
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
KONGSBERG is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.
