Technical Product Owner - RSJ (Rigid Sea Joint)

Advance rigid sea joint product development

Do you want to contribute to high‑voltage technology that supports the transition to renewable energy? As Product Owner for RSJ (Rigid Sea Joint) at NKT, you will work with one of the most advanced and strategically important components within high‑voltage subsea cable systems. The role combines technical understanding with long‑term product ownership in a global company supporting the green transition. Do you enjoy working where technology, coordination, and future‑focused development meet?

Coordinate long‑term product direction for RSJ (Rigid Sea Joint)

In this role, you will be responsible for the long‑term roadmap for RSJ (Rigid Sea Joint) – a critical subsea joint used to connect high‑voltage sea cables and secure electrical and mechanical integrity in demanding marine environments. You will ensure alignment between technical development, portfolio plans, and business needs while acting as a central knowledge reference for RSJ products across projects, factories, and sites.

• Your responsibility will be to:
  Develop and maintain mechanical aspects of a multi‑year product roadmap for RSJ
• Act as a decision gate in R&D and industrialization projects to ensure scope, qualification and specifications match product direction and standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project execution, installation, and other product owners to ensure RSJ fits the full subsea cable system
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers, qualification partners, and installation stakeholders
• Collect, structure, and safeguard distributed RSJ product knowledge, including qualification results, field feedback, and lessons learned

You will be part of a cross‑functional team and report to the Senior Manager Accessories Engineering. The position is based in Karlskrona, with some travel expected.

Structured and collaborative product professional with curiosity

You enjoy working with complex technical solutions and appreciate structured ways of working. Collaboration comes easily to you, and you communicate clearly across functions. You are curious about technology developments and comfortable translating technical insights into product decisions while keeping a long‑term perspective.

You also have:

• Experience from product ownership or product management in a technical industry
• Understanding of high‑voltage subsea cable systems and/or accessories such as joints and terminations
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and agile methods
• Degree in engineering or a related field

Contribute to greener energy systems through product ownership

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.

You will join a collaborative and international environment with opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing. The role offers broad exposure across engineering, product management, and external partners, supporting both personal growth and NKT’s contribution to sustainable energy systems.

“As a leader, I value collaboration and clear priorities that help teams work efficiently with complex technology,” says Hiring Manager, Andreas Lager.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 19.05.2026. 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, Sr. Manager Accessories Engineering, Andreas Lager at Andreas.Lager@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Dejan Zegarac at Dejan.Zegarac@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Union representatives

• Sveriges Ingenjörer-Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
• Unionen-Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243
• Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable 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 plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com