Vice President Export Control and Sanctions
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Job Summary
KONGSBERG is an international technology group delivering advanced solutions that protect people and critical infrastructure and support the safe and sustainable management of the oceans space and land. With operations worldwide and deep technological competence across multiple disciplines we create value for customers society and owners through innovation and responsible operations.
We are seeking a strategic highly skilled and actionoriented leader to take on the role of Vice President Export Control and this role you will ensure that the Group consistently complies with Norwegian international and U.S. export control regulationsincluding ITAR and EARas well as applicable sanctions a key member of the global Compliance function you will hold significant influence maintain close dialogue with authorities and play a vital part in safeguarding the companys licensing foundation market access and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and further develop the Groups global export control and sanctions compliance framework
- Ensure accurate application of Norwegian European and U.S. regulations (including ITAR and EAR)
- Oversee licensing processes product classification and control mechanisms within export control systems
- Advise senior leadership and business areas on regulatory requirements and risk assessments
- Manage dialogue and cooperation with Norwegian international and U.S. authorities
- Drive training competence development and awareness across the organization
- Ensure robust control processes improvement initiatives and governance practices
- Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory engagements
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Norwegian export control regulations
- Solid understanding of international export control regimes and sanctions frameworks
- Documented and extensive experience with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR)
- Experience with export control tools (screening classification license management)
- Proven experience in dialogue with national and international authorities
- Background from large international organizations preferably within technology or securityrelated sectors
- Relevant higher education in law economics or similaror extensive experience in the field
- Leadership or professional responsibility within complex organizations
- Strong understanding of risk management and governance
- Ability to balance handson operational support with strategic development
- Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English
You are likely to thrive in this role if you are:
- Confident and clear in authority dialogues and internal decisionmaking
- Structured analytical and solutionoriented
- Skilled in building relationships across disciplines levels and geographies
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of technology law and security policy
- Integritydriven with a strong ethical compass
We offer
- A pivotal role in a global group with a socially important mission
- The opportunity to influence strategic and operational direction in a highly prioritized field
- Collaboration with experienced colleagues in a professional valuesdriven environment
- Strong opportunities for personal and professional development
- Competitive compensation comprehensive pension and insurance schemes and an attractive share program
- A culture that values initiative collaboration and continuous learning
- Some travel should be expected
This position requires a security clearance from the Norwegian National Security Authority approval from the Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this may affect the offer process or employment.
On 22 January 2026 an Extraordinary General Meeting was held where the demerger plan for the separation and stock exchange listing of the maritime business Kongsberg Maritime ASA was approved. Following the demerger the position Vice President Export Control and Sanctions will be part of the technology and defence company KONGSBERG. For more information seePresentations of Kongsberg Maritime and KONGSBERG - KONGSBERG - an international technology group.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
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.
