Senior Project Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

Embed sustainability into complex transmission projects

NKT contributes to the renewable transition by delivering power cable solutions for large-scale transmission projects. As Senior Project Sustainability Manager, you establish and lead the sustainability execution delivery function across the Transmission project portfolio. You act as the single point of contact toward Project Execution for sustainability execution planning, prioritisation, and follow-up - ensuring commitments are translated into executable plans and delivered with consistent governance, quality, and audit readiness.

Own execution governance and tender-to-execution continuity

In this role, you own the execution governance for project sustainability delivery: cadence, workload planning, status visibility, and escalation across projects. You lead tender-to-execution handovers so commitments do not get lost at mobilisation, and you standardise tools and routines (e.g., KPI trackers, evidence packs, reporting packs) to reduce rework and strengthen audit readiness.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Act as the single point of contact toward Project Execution for sustainability execution planning, prioritisation and portfolio follow-up
• Own execution governance (cadence, workload planning, status visibility, escalation) to ensure delivery is resourced and risks are surfaced early
• Lead tender-to-execution continuity and ensure commitments are translated into executable plans and tracked delivery
• Coach and develop the execution delivery line (Project Sustainability Managers / Project Sustainability Associates) to improve consistency and predictability
• Standardise templates and routines (KPI trackers, evidence packs, client reporting packs) and capture lessons learned across projects
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, QHSE, Legal, Commercial/Tender) to embed sustainability in day-to-day execution

You will be based in Cologne, Germany, working closely with international project teams. You will report to Head of Sustainability – Transmission Business Line and work in close day-to-day cooperation with the Project Manager(s) and the project organisation. Collaboration across Engineering, Procurement, Installation, QHSE, Legal, and Commercial teams is essential. Some travel may be required.

Collaborative leader with strong execution governance mindset

You work with structure and clarity, build trust across functions and cultures, and create transparency in complex environments. You are comfortable prioritising, escalating early, and driving predictable delivery through routines and standards. You also have:

• University degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience leading sustainability delivery across complex tenders and/or major infrastructure projects, including tender‑to‑execution mobilisation and delivery governance
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional coordination skills (engineering, procurement, installation, QHSE, legal, commercial/tender) with ability to drive prioritisation and escalation
• Experience building consistent delivery routines and templates across projects (e.g., KPI trackers, evidence packs, client reporting packs) to improve audit readiness and reduce rework
• People leadership / coaching experience (or strong capability) to develop and quality-assure outputs across a delivery line Project Sustainability Manager and Project Sustainability Associate.
  
  

Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and NKT growth journey

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organisation and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on 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 organisation enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

You will be part of an international organisation working on large-scale infrastructure projects central to the energy transition. This role offers opportunities to expand your knowledge across sustainability topics such as circularity, human rights, biodiversity, and compliance, while collaborating with experienced colleagues across engineering and project execution.

"As a leader, I value clear governance, reliable data, and practical sustainability plans that the whole project team can apply. You will be an important partner to the Project Manager and our customers in keeping requirements clear, documentation ready, and actions followed up," says Hiring Manager, Babak Kianian.

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 June 7th of 2026. 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 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
At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the ‘Energiewende’ and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre at a state-of-the-art power cable factory.

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