(Junior) Stage Gate Manager (m/f/d)

  • Category: Project Management & Execution
  • Location: Cologne, DE

Do you want to make a difference and make a difference? In a company that delivers high-quality products and system solutions for the energy transition? Then join our R&D Technology team as (Junior) Stage Gate Manager.

At NKT, we offer you the chance to shape a greener world in an international company! With us, you will be part of a team that specializes in the production of high-voltage cables and is a global leader in the energy market.

Your responsibility areas

We are searching for a strong personality to facilitate and enable the Stage Gate processes for R&D portfolio for the NKT Group and complement our team reporting to the CTO.

Further tasks are:

  • Manage and continuously improve the stage gate framework
  • Ensure strategic alignment across three business lines and their product management
  • Support roadmapping process and reporting to C-level management
  • Optimization of entire R&D portfolio under consideration of interdisciplinary requirements
  • Act as counter-part and reviewer for stage gate related topics for the R&D project leaders´
  • Actively drive own initiatives and innovation projects

Your profile

At NKT, we contribute to the energy transition. Our motto is "We connect a greener world" for a reason. To support us in this, you should have the following qualities

  • University degree in the field of engineering (preferably industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering) or economics/business administration
  • Ideally innovation management or R&D experience
  • Ability to transport complex messages (in English and preferably one other main languages, German, Swedish, Danish)
  • Solid analytical and structured work approach
  • Open for constant change
  • Interested in innovation and product development

Do not meet all the requirements?

At NKT, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment. So if you're interested in a role, apply - even if your previous work experience doesn't meet all the qualifications.

You could be just the right candidate for this position!

What we offer

  • Collective bargaining advantages (e.g., vacation and Christmas bonuses, special allowances)
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Attractive working time models (e.g., flextime and remote work)
  • Subsidized canteen
  • Further training opportunities
  • Benefits through corporate benefits program
  • Free parking or good public transportation connections
  • Company doctor (e.g., various health prevention offers)

Contact an application

NKT strives to promote diversity and a culture in which people with diverse backgrounds can thrive and be inspired to achieve excellence. We believe that a diverse structure enables sustainable performance, and an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (including your earliest possible starting date) via our career portal. Please note that, due to the General Data Protection Regulation, we cannot accept applications via email or post. If you have any questions about the advertised position, please contact Mr. Julien Lesouef, Director Portfolio Management Technology, julien.lesouef@nkt.com or Mrs. Bianca Stolberger, Senior HR Business Partner bianca.stolberger@nkt.com.

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About NKT

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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Flexible working hours

Strong safety culture

Exciting career development opportunities

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