Operationsmanager med ansvar for vedligehold og operativ parathed

About the role

The Defence is looking for a strategic and technically strong Operations Manager to lead the maintenance cycle of a frigate throughout its five‑year service life. You will act as the central driver ensuring the vessel meets operational requirements and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a realistic five‑year maintenance plan, including the major mid‑life overhaul.
• Lead the major overhaul project, defining scope, schedule and resources in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and Procurement Agency, workshops and external suppliers.
• Coordinate operational needs with maintenance requirements to keep the ship’s material condition aligned with fleet capacity.
• Manage stakeholder forums and serve as the primary contact for internal units and subcontractors.
• Prepare decision papers and impact assessments for senior management when operational plans change.

Required profile

• Strong technical and maritime understanding, especially ship systems and safety regulations.
• Proven experience in complex technical project and programme management, including budgeting and risk handling.
• Strategic overview with the ability to align a single vessel’s needs with fleet‑wide objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical details for senior leadership.
• Result‑oriented, structured and analytical work style.

Required skills

• Ship systems knowledge
• Maintenance planning
• Project management
• Risk management
• Budget management

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future maintenance of the Navy’s most powerful units.
• Professional community of fellow Operations Managers with knowledge sharing and process optimisation.
• Employment under the public sector collective agreement with potential salary supplements.