Shape workforce planning and competence development

Are you interested in combining people management, resource planning and competence development in a role that supports the future growth of the business?

As Resource & Training Manager at NKT, you will be responsible for workforce planning, capacity management and training strategies, ensuring the organisation has the right competence and resources available to meet both current and future needs. Working closely with managers, trainers and key stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of people and support the green transition within a global company.

Are you ready to help prepare the workforce of tomorrow?

Develop workforce planning and learning strategies

As Resource & Training Manager, you will oversee resource planning and competence development activities across the organisation. The role combines strategic planning with operational follow-up, ensuring effective capacity management, resource allocation and training initiatives. You will work closely with managers and stakeholders to identify competence needs, coordinate development activities and ensure compliance with certification and training requirements. Through data analysis, workforce planning and continuous improvement, you will support long-term organisational capability and resource availability.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead resource planning, capacity management and resource allocation activities
• Develop and maintain training and competence development strategies
• Identify competence gaps and establish long-term training plans
• Coordinate internal and external training activities and certification requirements
• Monitor key metrics related to resources, competence and training initiatives

The role involves close collaboration with resource managers, planners, trainers and business stakeholders.

The position is based in Sweden and may include travel depending on business requirements.

Collaborative people manager with analytical mindset

You are organised and enjoy balancing long-term planning with day-to-day activities. You communicate clearly, build positive working relationships and work effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation. You approach challenges with a practical mindset and enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement. In addition, you are comfortable working with data, following up activities and supporting others in achieving common objectives. Your collaborative approach helps create alignment across teams and supports a positive and inclusive working environment.

You also have:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in resource planning, capacity management or workforce management
• Experience managing training and competence development initiatives
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, written and spoken
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant planning or HR systems
• Experience from project-intensive or technical organisations is an advantage

Support people and capability for a greener future

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.

At NKT, you will have opportunities for professional development while working in a collaborative and international environment. You will partner with colleagues across multiple functions and contribute to both workforce development and organisational planning. This role offers the opportunity to support business growth, enhance learning initiatives and help ensure the organisation remains prepared for future demands.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 1/10-2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Cajsa Carlsson at cajsa.carlsson@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 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