Technical Manager

About the Role
We are now looking for an experienced  Technical Manager  to strengthen our engineering team in  Oslo, Norway and take a leading role in delivering complex subsea projects .
In this position, you will hold overall technical authority for assigned projects, ensuring that all engineering deliverables are integrated into a cohesive and fully functional subsea system.
You will play a key role in managing technical interfaces across disciplines, with particular focus on system integration and control systems. As the primary technical point of contact for clients , you will lead technical alignment both internally and externally.
This is a high-impact role suited for a senior engineer with strong leadership capabilities, broad subsea knowledge, and a solid understanding of control system integration.
About the Company
NOV Subsea Production Systems (NOV SPS) is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specializing in flexible pipe systems and innovative subsea solutions for the offshore oil & gas industry and emerging energy sectors. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, we operate globally with teams in Denmark, Brazil, Norway, Scotland, and the United States.
We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions through strong engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, and a culture where safety comes first, ensuring everyone goes home safely every day.
What We Offer

- A key technical leadership role in complex and high-impact subsea projects

- The opportunity to work on technically challenging  and innovative solutions

- A global, multidisciplinary environment that supports your professional development and offers long-term career growth across NOV’s global network

- A collaborative, inclusive  and knowledge-driven engineering culture

- A workplace that prioritizes work-life balance, trust,  and a sense of belonging

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

- Hold overall technical authority for the project, ensuring full system integration across all deliverables

- Manage technical interfaces between key components (e.g., Pipeline end manifolds with subcomponents and tie-in systems) and ensure alignment with control systems

- Define and oversee system control philosophy and integration logic

- Own and manage the Master Document Register (MDR), ensuring effective planning and timely delivery of engineering documentation

- Act as the main technical interface with clients, leading technical discussions, clarifications, and approvals

- Ensure Technical Leads effectively coordinate design and analysis within their scope, while maintaining alignment with overall system requirements

- Identify and manage technical risks across disciplines and support change and deviation handling

- Ensure effective integration of key technologies in collaboration with Technical Advisors

- Drive technical consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across the project

Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Qualifications:

- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Subsea, Control Systems, or related discipline)

- 10–15 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in large EPC subsea projects

- Strong understanding of subsea systems, with solid experience in control systems and system integration

- Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical scopes

- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver large volumes of engineering documentation (MDR) on schedule

- Fluent in English
Desired Qualifications:

- Experience handling technical interfaces across major deliverables and disciplines

- Norwegian language skills are considered an advantage
Soft Skills

- Confident in leading technical discussions with demanding clients and aligning stakeholders

- Structured, analytical, and able to manage complexity and competing priorities

- Strong communication and collaboration skills