Head of Project Delivery & Cable Systems NEW

Job description

Shape project delivery across high-voltage cable systems

Join NKT and play a key role in delivering high-voltage cable projects across Eastern and Central Europe. As Head of Project Delivery & Cable Systems, you will oversee project execution, commercial performance and team development within a growing business supporting the green transition. Working in an international environment, you will contribute to the expansion of critical energy infrastructure while collaborating with colleagues, customers and partners across multiple markets. Are you ready to help deliver the cable systems that connect tomorrow’s energy networks?

Oversee project delivery and commercial project performance

In this position, you will be responsible for the Project Delivery and Cable Systems department within Grid Solutions Hub CEMEA. You will coordinate project, technical offer/order and commercial management activities across tendering, procurement, order handling and project execution. The role combines operational oversight, people management and portfolio coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with contractual requirements.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Develop departmental resources, capabilities and delivery set-up
• Ensure alignment between sales, engineering, procurement and project management
• Allocate and support Project, Technical Offer/Order and Commercial Managers
• Monitor project portfolio performance, risks, costs, cash flow and quality
• Manage contracts, changes, claims, governance and compliance activities

The position is based in Berlin and reports to the Director Projects and Installation Management. Travel is expected for approximately 25 days per year. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across sales, installation management, supply chain and QHSE functions.

Collaborative people manager with structured approach

You are a dependable and organised person who enjoys working with others to achieve shared objectives. You communicate clearly, remain composed in changing situations and support a positive team environment. You value collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while maintaining a practical and solution-focused outlook. You are comfortable working across functions, balancing multiple priorities and building productive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.

You also have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a comparable field
• Several years of project management experience within linear construction projects
• German and English language skills
• Experience with MS Office, SAP and project/site management tools such as Procore
• Confident use of AI tools in day-to-day work
• Experience with high-voltage cable installation (preferred)

Help build the infrastructure for a greener future

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.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in an international organisation working at the centre of the energy transition. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple business functions, contribute to the development of scalable project delivery capabilities and expand your knowledge of high-voltage cable systems, commercial management and large-scale infrastructure projects.