Sr Contract Manager

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 3,900 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in 2021. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com

A great career opportunity within Contract Management!
Would you like to make a difference and work in a company who is a key partner in the green transformation of our society? 
Then join our ambitious Contract Management team. 

In this challenging role, you will oversee commercial contract and claims management for complex high voltage cable systems on diverse projects within the Offshore & HVDC businesses. 
You will support our Project Teams with your expertise, business mindset, know-how and proven track record during the entire project life cycle (from inception and tender development through production and construction to the contract close-out) to secure NKT’s contractual position and to ensure and improve the long-term project profitability of NKT.

You will also:
•    Ensure, with Project Management, the contractual and commercial management and execution of the contract.
•    Provide guidance on commercial and contract related matters throughout the project lifecycle.
•    Proactively secure NKT’s contractual entitlements and to defend NKT’s position in contractual claims against NKT. 
•    Represent NKT in commercial and contractual negotiations with its customers and subcontractors.
•    Support in Project Risk Management including active participation in the risk review and project reviews.
•    Draft, review, analyze, prepare and negotiate variations and contract amendments. 

Business understanding and commercial mindset
As a person you can demonstrate an extensive business understanding and a commercial mindset. You can also demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of compliance matters. 

Additionally, your CV includes:
•    Master’s degree level within legal, commercial or technical field or hold a comparable professional education 
•    You will have a minimum 10 years of experience in project execution, negotiations, and contract management for complex (international) projects, preferably in the construction industry.
•    You will have three years successful track record in contract- and claim management in complex and large projects
•    You are a team player with strong communication skills.
•    You are fluent in English.

Are you the one we are looking for?
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. This position is located in Sweden; Malmö or Karlskorna. 
Apply with CV and personal letter via the link below, at latest 13 of November. 

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager, Paul OReilly +46 72-504 32 91 or HR Business Partner Alice Jerlmark; alice.jerlmark@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  ++46734070243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

We are looking forward to receiving your application!