Head of Project Execution Services

NKT; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NKT is seeking a Head of Project Execution Services to lead the Project Services and Support function for Grid Solutions Hub CEMEA, coordinating project purchasing, document control, contract management and project governance across Europe. You will drive standardisation, process improvement and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, engineering, legal and finance.

The role requires strong leadership in an international matrix setting, deep knowledge of project procurement, controls

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, Law, Project Management or a related field.
• Several years of experience within project procurement, project services, contract management, project controls, document control or project management.
• Experience managing and developing teams within an international matrix organisation.
• Knowledge of procurement planning, supplier management, logistics and commercial project execution.
• Experience working with SAP, SharePoint, M-Files, Procore or similar project and document management systems.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop the Project Services and Support team across multiple disciplines
• Implement and improve the Grid Solutions Project Execution Framework, standards and templates
• Oversee project procurement processes and supplier engagement activities
• Ensure effective contract management support, including change and claims administration
• Establish document control standards, reporting routines and project governance processes

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project procurement

Contract management

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

M-Files

Procore

Jobbeschreibung

Shape efficient project execution across international energy projects

Do you want to help deliver critical energy infrastructure projects across Europe and beyond? As Head of Project Execution Services, you will oversee project procurement, document control, project support and contract management activities within NKT Grid Solutions Hub CEMEA. This is an opportunity to contribute to the green transition while working in a global organisation focused on high-voltage cable system projects, collaboration and continuous improvement. How can your experience help create more predictable and compliant project delivery?

Develop project services for high-voltage cable projects

As Head of Project Execution Services, you will be responsible for the Project Services and Support function within Grid Solutions Hub CEMEA. You will manage teams covering project purchasing, document control, project support and contract management while ensuring consistent processes, governance and commercial awareness across project execution activities. The role works closely with project management, procurement, engineering, legal, finance and external partners to support efficient project delivery, improve ways of working and promote digitalisation across the organisation.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Manage and develop the Project Services and Support team across multiple disciplines
• Implement and improve the Grid Solutions Project Execution Framework, standards and templates
• Oversee project procurement processes and supplier engagement activities
• Ensure effective contract management support, including change and claims administration
• Establish document control standards, reporting routines and project governance processes

The position is based in Troisdorf/Köln and reports to Dr. Florian Krull, Director Large Project Execution. Travel of approximately 20–40 days per year is expected, primarily within Europe.

Collaborative people manager with structured working approach

You are a person who enjoys working with different stakeholders and creating clarity in complex project environments. You take a service-oriented approach, communicate effectively across functions and cultures, and support collaboration between teams. You are organised, commercially aware and comfortable balancing priorities while maintaining high standards. You value continuous improvement and contribute positively to an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds and perspectives can thrive.

You Also Have

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, Law, Project Management or a related field
• Several years of experience within project procurement, project services, contract management, project controls, document control or project management
• Experience managing and developing teams within an international matrix organisation
• Knowledge of procurement planning, supplier management, logistics and commercial project execution
• Experience working with SAP, SharePoint, M-Files, Procore or similar project and document management systems

Contribute to greener infrastructure and future growth

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced colleagues across international teams while expanding your knowledge within energy infrastructure and project execution. You will have opportunities for professional development, collaboration across functions and regions, and involvement in digitalisation initiatives supporting NKT’s continued growth and contribution to the green transition.

"As a leader, I want to create an environment where project teams receive the support, structure and tools they need to deliver high-quality results. This role offers the opportunity to improve how we work across functions and make a meaningful contribution to our energy infrastructure projects," says Hiring Manager, Dr. Florian Krull.

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Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the ‘Energiewende’ and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre at a state-of-the‑art power cable factory.

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