Sr. R&D Project Leader

NKT; Lyckeby; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Participation in industry workshops

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

NKT in Lyckeby, Sweden, is seeking an R&D Project Manager to play a vital role in the transition towards sustainable energy. This position involves coordinating high voltage cable systems development projects while following internal stage-gate models and ensuring successful project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a technical university degree and experience in project management within a project-driven engineering environment. Join NKT to work at the forefront of energy infrastructure technologies and enhance your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project management or work in a project-driven engineering environment.
• Skilled in project management tools used in R&D or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development projects for high voltage cable systems.
• Follow internal stage-gate models and present progress in monthly project reviews.
• Initiate prototype production and plan testing according to standards.
• Ensure smooth handover of designs and results to stakeholders.
• Document and share lessons learned to improve processes.

Skills

Project management tools

Fluent English

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

As an R&D Project Manager, you will be part of a global team that develops technologies for the next generation of energy infrastructure and expands our reach in the global market.

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.

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.

Skills

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. You demonstrate patience, thoroughness and attention to detail.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

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.

EEO Statement

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.