Project Manager, Data & AI

Drive high impact ESG and AI initiatives across NKT

Do you want to lead Sustainability (ESG) tool implementation and AI projects that shape NKT’s digital future?

We are looking for a strong IT Project Manager to drive key initiatives in the Data & AI organisation — including ESG tool implementation / Sustainability data programs, AI projects in our factories, and cross functional digital projects across business lines and Group Functions. You will coordinate multiple teams, ensure structured execution, and turn complex technical work into clear plans, risks, decisions and measurable outcomes.

Deliver cross-functional Data and AI initiatives

You will plan, coordinate and deliver multiple Data & AI projects across business lines, ensuring alignment with NKT’s Digital, Data and AI strategies and governance frameworks.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver multi‑stream Data & AI projects across business lines, ensuring alignment with NKT’s Digital, Data & AI strategies and governance frameworks.
• Lead Sustainability / ESG tool implementation, including multisite data integrations, reporting improvements and compliance-driven enhancements.
• Run AI projects in operations and factories
• Drive end-to-end project execution: scoping, requirements, solution validation, testing, deployment and handover into operations.
• Maintain strong project governance: timelines, RAID logs, dependencies, budgets, vendors and structured decision making.
• Use your understanding of data platforms, integrations, analytics and AI to challenge assumptions, guide design choices and reduce delivery risk.
• Prepare steering packs, status reporting and ensure clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure operational readiness and smooth transition of solutions into support and BAU environments.

You will be based in Copenhagen within Finance/IT’s Data & AI department, reporting to the Senior Director, Data & AI. Expected travel: 10–20 days per year for collaboration with stakeholders and partners.

Organised project professional for digital transformation

You value clarity, structure and inclusive collaboration. You communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences and keep stakeholders informed. You are comfortable coordinating several workstreams, adapting to changing priorities, and maintaining a steady pace towards agreed outcomes. You are curious about emerging digital and AI technologies and approach change by enabling people to adopt new processes and tools professionally. Your welcome feedback and use evidence to refine delivery.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Data or similar
• 5+ years of project management in digital, data, analytics or AI
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Understanding of data platforms, analytics tools and AI technologies
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools; clear documentation
• Advantage: Familiarity with ESG data processes or compliance reporting

Build reliable digital foundations across operations

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 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.

You will join a collaborative international team with opportunities for professional development, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional learning. Expect access to modern tooling, the chance to shape AI engineering standards, and involvement in impactful use cases that improve product quality, efficiency, and safety. This role offers visibility across NKT’s global operations and the space to grow your skills in architecture, governance, and responsible AI.

“As a leader, I’m looking for a person who can set a clear AI architecture, create a supportive environment for the team, and ensure responsible, compliant delivery that brings measurable value to our factories and business lines,” says Hiring Manager, Sapna Anand.

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 30. March 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Sapna Anand, Sapna.Anand@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Dejan Zegarac,  Dejan.Zegarac@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 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com