Technical Project Manager

Coordinate engineering studies for advanced cable solutions

Do you want to coordinate cross functional teams in developing high quality engineering studies and technology qualification programs for high voltage cable systems? At NKT, you will be part of the Front-End Engineering team, working with early stage engineering activities that support the green transition. This role offers the chance to collaborate internationally, contribute to sustainable energy infrastructure and grow in a global organization. Would you like to join a team shaping tomorrow’s cable technologies?

Manage innovative engineering solutions

In this role, you will lead cross-functional project teams including engineering, R&D, simulations, cable installation, testing, manufacturing, and planning to execute Front End Engineering Development (FEED) projects, including concept studies and technology qualification programs.

Your role will be to:

• Ensure the effective execution of projects (A-Z), managing budget, time schedule, and quality of deliverables
• Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Provide regular progress reports to clients and internal teams
• Establish tender content, including scope of work descriptions, costs, and timelines.
• Occasionally conduct technical work such as cable system design and organizing qualification programs
• When the main projects allow, you will also lead projects related to early-stage tenders and product maintenance
  
  

You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and internationally diverse team. You will report to the Senior Manager of Front-End Engineering and work primarily from our offices in Karlskrona or Malmö (Hyllie). If you are located in our Malmö Office, we expect you to be in Karlskrona 1 day bi-weekly. Planned and occasional domestic travel for e.g. client meetings, is estimated to 5-20 days per year.

Structured and collaborative project manager with an engineering interest

We are looking for a customer focused and result-oriented individual who is skilled in project team leadership and motivated by structuring and managing complex engineering studies. It is important that you enjoy collaborating with people and have well-developed communication abilities.

You also have:

• A Bachelor or Master of Science degree or similar
• Experience as a Project Manager from a manufacturing or offshore industry
• Experience with cable systems, electrical and mechanical systems is beneficial
• Project Management certificate is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and MS Project.
• Fluency in English
  
  

Be part of a global growth journey

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

As a Technical Project Manager at NKT, you will have the opportunity to develop your career, be part of a collaborative team, and grow your skills in an international setting. Join us in our mission to implement sustainable engineering solutions and be part of a global growth journey.

"As a leader, I prioritize the well-being of my team. I address problems directly and maintain patience, guiding and helping my team. Delegating responsibility is key to promoting growth and trust within the team" says Hiring Manager, Johan Fagrell.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here !

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30th of April. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests

might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson at [email protected]. Please note that due to GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380

Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243

Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com