Commercial Project Manager

NKT; Köln; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NKT’s Grid Solutions team in Cologne as Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d). You will manage commercial orders from quotation through completion, maintain order data in SAP, and support project managers with cost control and invoicing.

Work with internal stakeholders and external partners in an international environment focused on green energy infrastructure. The role emphasizes precise administration, process optimization, and clear communication across procurement, logistics, finance, and

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a recognized commercial or business-related profession.
• One to three years of experience in commercial tendering and order management.
• Knowledge of commercial contract management, invoicing, and commercial project administration.
• Experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of customer orders from the quotation phase through to project completion
• Maintenance and administration of orders, project data, and commercial processes in SAP
• Support of project management in cost controlling, reporting, and documentation
• Coordination with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and other internal interfaces
• Preparation and follow-up of invoices, guarantees, and financial securities
• Support in contract, change order, and claim management
• Monitoring of delivery schedules, incoming payments, and project-related key performance indicators (KPIs)
• You will work closely with Project Management, Sales, and OOM. The position is based in Cologne and involves project-related coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

SAP

Tendering

Order management

Customer communication

Project administration

Education

Completed apprenticeship in a recognized commercial or business-related profession

Job description

Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d)

Manage commercial project orders and support customer relationships

Would you like to manage complex project orders from the tender phase through to successful completion? In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial administration of projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and business partners while contributing to the reliable delivery of challenging energy infrastructure projects. You will work in an international environment and support projects that play an important role in the green energy transition. Are you ready to take responsibility throughout the entire project lifecycle?

Coordinate tenders and project orders from start to finish

In this role, you will oversee the complete commercial process, from tender preparation and contract management to invoicing and project execution. You will ensure that commercial processes run efficiently, coordinate internal interfaces, and support project management throughout all project phases. You will work with SAP, monitor schedules and costs, and maintain professional communication with customers and business partners.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Commercial management of customer orders from the quotation phase through to project completion
• Maintenance and administration of orders, project data, and commercial processes in SAP
• Support of project management in cost controlling, reporting, and documentation
• Coordination with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and other internal interfaces
• Preparation and follow-up of invoices, guarantees, and financial securities
• Support in contract, change order, and claim management
• Monitoring of delivery schedules, incoming payments, and project-related key performance indicators (KPIs)

You will work closely with Project Management, Sales, and OOM. The position is based in Cologne and involves project-related coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

A structured approach in a project environment

You work carefully and reliably and can maintain an overview even when managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You are comfortable interacting professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. You communicate clearly, take a solution‑oriented approach, and have a strong service and customer focus. At the same time, you enjoy working collaboratively in a team while taking ownership of your responsibilities.

You Also Bring

• Completed apprenticeship in a recognized commercial or business‑related profession
• One to three years of experience in commercial tendering and order management
• Knowledge of commercial contract management, invoicing, and commercial project administration
• Experience working with SAP

Support the green transition through professional project execution

We aim to create a workplace where people from different backgrounds feel valued and supported and can realize their full potential. We actively promote gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse teams contribute to better results and a positive working environment.

At NKT, you will work in an international environment with a variety of development opportunities. You will gain insight into complex project business, further develop your commercial and personal capabilities, and collaborate closely with colleagues across different functions. In doing so, you will make an important contribution to projects that support tomorrow’s energy infrastructure.

“As a manager, it is important to me that we support our projects responsibly as a team, collaborate openly, and remain a reliable partner for our customers throughout the entire project lifecycle,” says Hiring Manager, Frederic Burscheid.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Frederic Burscheid at [phone] or [e-mail]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Famke Darr at [e-mail]. Please note that, due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email.

As part of our efforts to continuously improve our recruitment process, we collect confidential feedback regarding the candidate experience. Your responses will be used solely for quality improvement purposes and will not influence hiring decisions.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

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