Sr Manager Project Planning

Company description:

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Job description:

Lead planning excellence and grow a high‑performing team

Are you ready to play a central part in growing NKT’s planning organization and contribute to major projects that power the green transition? As Senior Manager Project Planning, you will lead, develop and inspire a team of project planners supporting our global project portfolio. 

Manage and develop a growing project planning organizationIn this role, you will develop a team of project planners, ensuring high planning standards across tenders and projects while embedding NKT’s leadership principles. Improvements in tools and processes are implemented, ensuring high‑quality planning deliverables. In addition, you coach your team, balance workloads and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to elevate planning performance across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a skilled team of project planners across all functional areas.
• Maintain planning quality by ensuring consistent use of standards, guidelines and processes
• Ensure timely delivery of planning documents for tenders and projects
• Coordinate continuous improvements, including new tools, methods and reporting systems
• Oversee workload balancing, delegation and coordination across planning teams

You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and report to the Director Head of Planning. The position is based in Karlskrona. Collaborative leader committed to developmentYou thrive in an environment with changing priorities where you can combine strategic thinking with active involvement. With leadership built on trust and empowerment, you enjoy developing people, cultivating collaboration and implementing improvements that make a difference. You bring a structured mindset, clear communication skills and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on long‑term development and operational excellence. What You Bring:

• University degree in relevant field
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to develop and guide teams
• Solid analytical capabilities in interpreting complex project schedules
• Collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to drive improvement initiatives regarding standards, processes and tools