Senior Manager Project Planning
NKT
Company Overview
NKT A/S
Rotterdam, Netherlands
1891
Approximately 5,700 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). NKT reports in EUR with a fiscal year from January to December, but specific revenue figures for 2023 are not detailed in the available data.
What They Do
NKT specializes in the production of electrical cables, with a strong focus on offshore high-voltage direct current cables that connect offshore wind farms to onshore networks. The company also offers high-voltage energy highways and construction cables for residential, commercial, and industrial use (source: wikipedia.org). NKT operates through various segments, including Solutions, Applications, and Service & Accessories, designing, producing, and installing cable solutions for low, medium, and high-voltage systems (source: stockanalysis.com). Their product range includes high-voltage cables for onshore and offshore applications, as well as flexible cables and telecom cables (source: investing.com). NKT's target markets are diverse and include countries such as Germany, Sweden, the UK, Poland, the USA, Norway, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal, serving utilities, wind and solar developers, and grid operators.
Projects & Track Record
NKT is known for delivering offshore high-voltage direct current cables for wind farm connection projects and high-voltage energy highways. Their manufacturing and laying capabilities were strengthened by the acquisition of ABB HV Cables in 2017, including the factory in Karlskrona and the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria (source: wikipedia.org). The company has offices in Rotterdam, Mannheim, Alingsås, Malmö, and Karlskrona, supporting European projects, and has a geographical presence throughout Europe with 10 production sites (source: stockanalysis.com). Key clients include EnBW in Germany, a major distribution system operator, with whom they have a long-term collaboration in grid development (source: cision.com). While specific project capacities and costs are not detailed, their track record highlights megawatt-scale renewable interconnections.
Recent Developments
NKT has recently secured two multi-year framework agreements with EnBW for low and medium-voltage cables to support the energy transition in Germany. These agreements cover a fixed period of three years with an option for a two-year extension and include firm commitments for a broad portfolio (source: cision.com). The company continues to benefit from the growth stemming from the acquisition of ABB in 2017, with no mergers, acquisitions, or funding rounds specified in the past two years; they have released annual reports for 2023 and 2024 highlighting the progress of their operations (source: nkt.us). No specific awards or certifications have been noted in recent reporting.
Working at NKT
At NKT, there are various positions available, including engineering, manufacturing, installation, R&D, sales, and services, spread across different departments such as Solutions (high-voltage projects), Applications (medium/low-voltage cables), and Service & Accessories (maintenance/accessories) (source: stockanalysis.com). The company recruits staff at production sites in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, Poland, the UK, France, Portugal, the USA, and at the headquarters (source: wikipedia.org). The corporate culture is international with Scandinavian roots, emphasizing safety, opportunities for remote work, flexible working hours, and a high-tech environment that offers career development opportunities (source: nkt.com). Specific benefits such as compensation details are not documented in the sources; opportunities are promoted through the company’s career page.
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Job Description
At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
Job description
Lead planning excellence and grow a high‑performing team
Are you ready to play a central part in growing NKT's planning organization and contribute to major projects that power the green transition? As Senior Manager Project Planning, you will lead, develop and inspire a team of project planners supporting our global project portfolio.
Manage and develop a growing project planning organizationIn this role, you will develop a team of project planners, ensuring high planning standards across tenders and projects while embedding NKT's leadership principles. Improvements in tools and processes are implemented, ensuring high‑quality planning deliverables. In addition, you coach your team, balance workloads and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to elevate planning performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a skilled team of project planners across all functional areas.
- Maintain planning quality by ensuring consistent use of standards, guidelines and processes
- Ensure timely delivery of planning documents for tenders and projects
- Coordinate continuous improvements, including new tools, methods and reporting systems
- Oversee workload balancing, delegation and coordination across planning teams
You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and report to the Director Head of Planning. The position is based in Karlskrona. Collaborative leader committed to developmentYou thrive in an environment with changing priorities where you can combine strategic thinking with active involvement. With leadership built on trust and empowerment, you enjoy developing people, cultivating collaboration and implementing improvements that make a difference. You bring a structured mindset, clear communication skills and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on long‑term development and operational excellence.
What You Bring
- University degree in relevant field
- Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to develop and guide teams
- Solid analytical capabilities in interpreting complex project schedules
- Collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills
- Ability to drive improvement initiatives regarding standards, processes and tools
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About the role
May 17, 2026
Full time
Company
- Karlskrona, Sweden
Senior level
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