Sr. R&D Project Leader

NKT; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Job summary

NKT is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead development projects in the high-voltage cable systems area, spanning onshore and offshore installations. You will coordinate scopes, budgets and resources, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with governance groups and external partners.

The role requires a technical university degree, project management experience in an engineering environment, and fluency in English. Join a globally connected team driving the green transition.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Project management experience

Project management tools

Education

University degree in a technical field

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 !

What we offer:

• Strong safety culture
• Global company & Scandinavian culture
• Hightech industry environment

Project Manager

Maria is a project manager in large customer projects. She and her colleagues always look for new ways forward to reach the goals and search for good solutions for our customers and NKT. She mentions that when you start as a newcomer at NKT, everyone is very open minded and willing to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click the apply button on the job offering page and create an account with your application data in a few clicks.

In all job advertisements you will find contact information for the respective People & Culture responsible.

Please reach out to the People & Culture representative mentioned in the job advertisement.

You will receive a confirmation email after finishing your application. We will provide feedback throughout the process.

If you cannot find a matching position, register your profile in our Talent Pool to subscribe for job alerts. We do not accept applications via e-mail.