Project Manager Approval

Local unit and position description

DNV – Maritime Region Greater China is looking for a project manager approval (PMA) who will be working in the Pre-contract & PMA section at Technical Centre China (TCC) that is located in Shanghai. TCC is the technological hub in this environment, providing plan approval and pre-contract services for newbuilding and maritime service. Besides, TCC also acts as the technical competence centre providing technical support to both internal and external clients.

As PMA, you will report to the Head of Pre-contract & PMA section.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-contract and sales activities such as bidding
• Complete control, initiation, planning, execution and close-out process related to PMA’s responsibility for NB plan approval
• Work closely with the sales organization and customer to ensure internal alignment on project expectations and deliverables
• Manage and execute the internal work order between the newbuilding region and global approval centers
• Coordination for smooth communication between internal and external parties
• Propose improvement opportunities where relevant and communicate to management when identify the critical issues.
• Support and involve into initiatives for key clients in terms of ship type.

Responsibilities

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees.
• Attractive total compensation package.
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support.
• International working environment.
• Flexible working mode with focus on work/life balance.
• Interesting and challenging projects from international clients.
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV.
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
• Building a professional network, valuable and real-life experience through our projects.

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (e.g. Naval Architect, Marine Engineer) in related field
• At least 3+ years of experience in maritime business
• Customer oriented with a good understanding and knowledge of the ship classification industry
• Positive and proactive attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Flexibility with regards to work tasks, ability to adapt to the situation and cultural differences
• Flexibility in traveling if required

Advantages:

• Related experience as NB PM, PMA or plan approval engineer
• Qualified competence and skills in terms of international regulations

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices. About Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.