Senior Manager, Service Projects

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

Are you a strategic visionary with the financial acumen and proven leadership to navigate complex international markets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the profitable and safe delivery of offshore service projects. Join the Global Service Division at MacGregor as a Senior Manager Service Projects and become a key driver of growth within Service Projects.

MacGregor Service Projects supports shipowners and operators in upgrading and modernizing their fleet to extend service life, enhance operational capabilities, or improve performance. We deliver standard or tailored solutions, from minor upgrades to full overhauls and complete equipment replacements across the MacGregor portfolio, ensuring safe, reliable, and future-ready operations.

In addition to the above, we supply all types of MacGregor equipment to sailing vessels, supporting both existing and new installations across the global fleet.

This position is responsible for leading and developing the offshore service projects organization. You will be key to ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth across international markets. 

You will drive both strategy and execution, leading a high-performing team to deliver offshore projects safely, efficiently, and profitably. As part of the Service Projects Leadership Team, you will be expected to actively participate in all meetings and discussions.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of offshore service projects to global customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in project performance, efficiency, and cost control.
• Proactively identify market opportunities and implement strategies for competitiveness and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insight and regular reporting on project performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Empower, coach, and motivate team members and global peers to achieve excellence and innovation.

Reporting directly to the Director, Service Projects located in Norway. The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway. 

What you’ll need to succeed

We are seeking an inspiring leader who can motivate and develop diverse teams while demonstrating a strong business orientation that effectively balances customer focus and profitability. The ideal candidate is an analytical and strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills across all organizational levels. 
You also possess solid organizational and change management capabilities and thrive in a fast-paced, international, and cross-cultural environment.

Ideally you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years' leadership experience within offshore, energy, or industrial services
• Proven track record of managing teams and delivering results in complex service projects.
• Financial acumen with experience in P&L responsibility
• Solid understanding of offshore service operations and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record of generating revenue and closing deals in a B2B environment
• High Proficiency in CRM systems, advanced business analytics, and reporting tools.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel occasionally
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great. Our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us, you will be part of an international collaborative culture, with challenges and opportunities to further develop your professional skills. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Geir Roland, Director, Service Projects at geir.roland@macgregor.com.

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately, we do not consider CVs sent by email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to MacGregor's success, apply today!