Lead innovation in cable design and development

Are you ready to lead a team advancing the future of cable technology? As Head of R&D in Asnæs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of cable design and development at NKT. Combine advanced technical skills with people leadership in a company prioritizing the green transition. You’ll be part of a global organization where your work directly contributes to sustainable energy infrastructure and long-term growth. With full ownership of budget, staffing, and performance, you’ll guide a skilled team toward delivering high-impact solutions while cultivating a collaborative, accountable, and engaged culture.

Do you want to lead a team that powers the green tomorrow?

Encourage innovation and provide strong leadership within the team

In this role, you will lead the R&D team in Asnæs, ensuring effective execution of cable design projects aligned with business priorities. You will promote a culture of innovation, safety, and collaboration while facilitating design-to-cost improvements and resolving technical challenges. Your leadership will be vital for ensuring the team’s ongoing improvement and cooperative spirit.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead and manage the R&D team in Asnæs
• Oversee budget, staffing, and performance management
• Ensure efficient execution of cable design projects
• Facilitate innovation and design-to-cost initiatives
• Resolve technical issues and align with business goals

You will report to senior leadership and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Asnæs, Denmark, with limited travel expected.

Collaborative leader with solid technical foundation

You are a person who thrives in a leadership role, inspiring others through clear direction, motivation, and a commitment to guiding others. You bring a collaborative mindset and know how to unite a team around shared goals. You are motivated by accountability, engagement, and effective communication, and you know how to turn strategy into action.

You also have:

• A background in electrical engineering, ideally with cable design experience
• Experience in effectively guiding R&D initiatives or overseeing technical teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in executing projects and optimizing performance results
• Budget ownership and resource planning capabilities
• Experience with design-to-cost initiatives

Preferred: Experience in leading innovation projects within the energy sector

Encourage growth by enhancing technical proficiency and inspiring leadership

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.

At NKT, you’ll be part of a collaborative and international team where your ideas matter. We offer career development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to grow your skills while contributing to a greener future. Join us in shaping the future of energy infrastructure through innovation and leadership.

"As a leader, I believe in creating a culture where accountability, engagement, and collaboration thrive. I’m looking for someone who can bring people together, communicate clearly, and produce successful results. it’s about inspiring a team to work as one and turning shared goals into real outcomes." says Hiring Manager, Maryline Desseix, Vice President, R&D Applications.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 19th of October 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Kevin Strack at kevin.strack@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
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. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com