NPI Project Manager – Optics Photonics (Onsite)

NKT Photonics A/S; Birkerød; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT Photonics A/S in Birkerød, Denmark is seeking a Project Manager to join our New Product Introduction team. You will collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical and software engineers to mature designs and develop assembly and test processes.

Once a project proves manufacturability with satisfactory yield, it will transfer to Operations to enable the next project. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex technical projects, ideally related to product development, maturation, or technology transfer.
• Ability to effectively lead technical specialists and facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and key decision-making processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Communicate fluently in English and thrive in cross-functional, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead maturation and transfer projects of laser products.
• Plan resource alignment, risk and change management, project reporting, and follow-up the gate process to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Job description

NKT Photonics A/S in Birkerød, Denmark is seeking a Project Manager to join our New Product Introduction team. You will collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical and software engineers to mature designs and develop assembly and test processes.

Once a project proves manufacturability with satisfactory yield, it will transfer to Operations to enable the next project. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and delivering projects on time and within budget.