Vice President, Northern Europe, US & Offshore, Grid Solutions

Driving excellence across Grid Solutions Hub Northern Europe, Offshore & US 

As Hub leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring end‑to‑end delivery excellence across commercial, execution, installation, engineering, and supply chain activities within this regional Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organization at the forefront of the green transition, where you will shape key processes, build high‑performing teams, and secure consistent, high‑quality performance across critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you will act as the key orchestrator between Hub operations and business line central functions, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks, business line strategy, and operational excellence. Do you want to be part of delivering reliable, sustainable, and impactful Grid Solutions for the future?

Lead and optimize hub performance and delivery excellence

In this role, you will drive business performance, operational leadership, and business development in accordance with the Grid Solutions 2030 aspiration and governance model. You will lead the Hub’s development, ensure compliance with commercial and QHSE standards, and implement harmonized execution across engineering, installation, and supply chain processes.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure strong business development, performance management, and operational efficiency.
• Lead customer relationships and tendering activities in the regional Hub.
• Secure high-quality project execution aligned with global standards and methodologies.
• Oversee installation operations, resource planning, logistics, and subcontractor management.
• Drive governance alignment across engineering, S&OP integration, and QHSE compliance.

You will report to the Executive Vice President of Grid Solutions and collaborate closely with the business line central functions. 

Forward‑thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic international environment

We are looking for a collaborative, inclusive, and forward‑thinking leader who thrives when guiding diverse teams and aligning complex operational activities across functions. You bring a people‑centered leadership style, encourage open communication, and foster an environment where all team members can excel. With your strong sense of responsibility, you navigate matrixed structures with ease, make sound decisions, and ensure efficient execution while maintaining high standards of governance and sustainability.

You also have:

• Proven experience in business development and operational leadership in a matrixed organization
• Strong knowledge of project execution, installation, and engineering processes
• Commercial acumen and strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience with S&OP, supply chain management, and capacity planning
• A solid background working with QHSE and sustainability governance
• Preferred: Experience leading high‑performing technical teams in a global environment

Shape sustainable performance in a growing international Hub 

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 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 organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 2026-03-27. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, you are very welcome to contact Ellinor Dahlvid Sr Director, People & Culture Grid Solutions, ellinor.dahlvid@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