Project Manager

Company Overview

NACOS Marine delivers advanced navigation, automation, and control systems for vessels worldwide. Our integrated solutions help ship owners and operators improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability at sea. With proven reliability, innovative technology, and dedicated support, we enable smarter maritime operations. Let’s shape the future of maritime technology together.

Role Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead Dynamic Positioning (DP) and control system projects within the marine sector. This role is ideal for candidates with a technical background in marine automation, navigation, or DP systems who are ready to take on project leadership responsibilities and drive projects from initiation through delivery.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects through all phases of project delivery
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, internal departments, and suppliers
• Plan, manage, and execute automation and control system projects for commercial vessels
• Support and coordinate PLC programming and software development activities
• Ensure technical solutions meet project requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards
• Coordinate technical documentation reviews, FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests), commissioning, and testing activities
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk assessments
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of project execution methods, technical processes, and collaboration practices
• Handle change management processes, including design changes and cost evaluations
• Support internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and reporting
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and international travel when required

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience within marine automation, industrial automation, or related technical industries
• Understanding of automation and process control systems
• Familiarity with marine automation platforms, control systems, and DP solutions
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• Awareness of cybersecurity standards and marine platform equipment functionality
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Structured and solution-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities and collaborate across teams in an international environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to grow into a project leadership role
• Willingness to travel internationally and undergo background checks if required

Why choose us and why we’d choose you

At NACOS Marine, you will become part of an international and technology-driven organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. You will have the opportunity to work on advanced maritime projects, develop your project management capabilities, and collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines.

We value ownership, initiative, and teamwork, and we are looking for someone who is eager to grow professionally while contributing to the future of maritime automation technology.