Manage document control operations across global projects

Are you interested in coordinating document control activities that support major international projects and tenders? As Document Control Team Manager, you will oversee document management processes, team coordination, and contractual documentation requirements while contributing to NKT’s continued growth and the green transition. This role offers the opportunity to work with global stakeholders, support process improvement, and ensure high-quality document governance across projects.

Coordinate document control processes and team delivery

As Document Control Team Manager, you will coordinate the Document Control Team on functional topics while ensuring documentation is prepared, managed, and delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and NKT standards. You will work closely with project, tender, and operational teams to establish document management processes, monitor documentation workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role combines people management, resource planning, governance activities, and document control responsibilities when required.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Coordinate work allocation, execution, and delivery within the Document Control Team
• Oversee document management systems, transmittals, archives, and documentation workflows
• Ensure compliance with contractual document requirements, standards, and internal procedures
• Support recruitment, performance evaluation, training, and development activities within the team
• Monitor document status, lifecycle activities, and project documentation quality

The position is based in Chennai, India. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required depending on project and customer requirements. You will work closely with the Head of Operations, Functional Manager, project teams, customers, contractors, and suppliers across multiple countries.

Experienced document control professional with team management background

You are structured, communicative, and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in an international environment. You can manage priorities effectively, maintain attention to detail, and support colleagues in a collaborative manner. You work effectively with minimal supervision when needed while contributing positively to team activities. You are experienced in managing documentation processes, addressing challenges, and ensuring consistent ways of working across projects and tenders.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, or Engineering
• 15+ years of Document Control experience
• Team management experience with responsibility for people and work allocation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat DC
• Experience working with M-Files, SharePoint, or other Document Management Systems (DMS)
• Swedish or German language knowledge

Help build reliable project delivery for a greener tomorrow

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

In this role, you will work with colleagues across countries, contribute to large-scale project documentation activities, and participate in the ongoing development of document management processes. You will have opportunities to expand your skills, collaborate with international teams, and support projects that contribute to the green transition while being part of a growing global organisation.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 25th August 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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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