Job Description
Join us and play a key role in the world’s transition to a green and sustainable future
At NKT, you step into one of the most important industries of our time — the energy sector. We are a major company enabling the green transition through high-voltage cable systems that connect offshore wind, strengthen power grids and secure the energy supply of tomorrow. What we do is unique, complex and essential for a sustainable future.
As an R&D Project Manager, you will be part of a global team that develops technologies few others in the world can match. Your efforts will directly support the next generation of energy infrastructure and expand our reach in the global market.
Contribute to groundbreaking development projects
Our R&D organization is developing new ways how energy is transmitted. Our team develops sustainable, high-performance solutions that raise the standard for what is possible in the cable industry.
In this role, you will handle key development projects from defining scope, planning budgets, coordinating resources and ensuring technical excellence. You will work closely with governance groups, product management, business leaders and external partners, serving as a link between line and project teams to ensure alignment and momentum.
Main responsibilities
- Coordinate development projects for high voltage cable systems (onshore and offshore)
- Follow internal stage‑gate models and present progress in monthly project reviews
- Initiate prototype production and plan testing according to national, international or customer standards
- Ensure smooth handover of designs and results to relevant stakeholders
- Document and share lessons learned to improve our processes
Technical skills with a collaborative mindset
We are looking for a forward-thinking and communicative R&D Project Manager with a genuine interest in technology and a commitment to contribute to the green transition. You take ownership, create structure and collaborate effectively across functions and disciplines. Since many of our projects span longer timeframes, you demonstrate patience, thoroughness and attention to detail.
You have experience from development work within the industrial or engineering sector and a genuine interest in technology. You thrive in an environment where innovation, engineering excellence and long-term results go hand in hand.
Your background
- University degree in a technical field
- Solid experience in project management or work in a project‑driven engineering environment
- Skilled in project management tools used in R&D or engineering
- Fluent English in speech and writing
Grow your skills while contributing to the green transition
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 are committed to 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.
You will join a collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for professional development, training and participation in industry workshops and conferences. You will work with colleagues across departments and gain insight into advanced fiber optic technologies, high voltage systems and large scale infrastructure projects.
"I really appreciate the versatility of working as a project leader in the R&D department. Every day, you interact with highly skilled colleagues in their respective fields to achieve in-depth technical development of high-voltage cable systems. One day, you are in our high voltage laboratory discussing with assemblers, and the next day, you are presenting your project to technology management", says Sabina Strand Sr R&D Project Manager.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!
If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Tobias Quist at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson at [email protected]. Please note that response times may be longer than usual during the summer period.
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 6th of August 2026. Background checks, alcohol- and drug testing and personality assessments may be included in our recruitment process.
Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.
Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243
Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team of experts developing the power cable technology of the future, focusing on deeper seas, lower losses and higher performance. The technology department leads the company's R&D programme, including materials development, and operates some of the most advanced high-voltage testing centres in the industry. NKT also operates a technology consulting centre in Sweden, where technical experts and scientists support the industry worldwide with cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations.
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