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

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 

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