Senior Project Planner (Risk Analysis Focus)

Ensure smooth project execution through strategic planning

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the smooth execution of high-impact projects? As a Senior Project Planner at NKT, you will ensure projects are meticulously planned, monitored, and reported. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in HV Solutions, contributing to the green transition and being part of a team in Chennai. Do you want to join a globally expanding team?

Coordinate and optimize project planning

You will be tasked with:

• Create project plans that meet requirements, coordinating with all stakeholders.
• Escalate and resolve any planning clashes.
• Monitor project progress and provide periodic reports to management and clients.
• Improve processes and tools for efficient project execution.
• Guide and train Associate/Junior Planners.

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Project Planning and the Operations Head – HVS KKA G3C. The position is based in Mumbai, with occasional travel to Sweden and onshore/offshore sites as required.

Experienced project planner with an engaged mindset

We are looking for a person with an open mindset, structured and analytical approach, effective communication skills, and a creative, customer-focused attitude. You should be a self-starter, take responsibility for your own work while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

You also have:

• An engineering degree in any discipline.
• 12+ years of industrial experience in project planning, in Cable, Oil & Gas, Piping, or Offshore Industry.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German or Swedish.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Oracle Risk Analysis.
• PMP certification.

Join a global leader in HV solutions

NKT is committed to promoting 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.

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 May 31, 2025. 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.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

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 center 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. 

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 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com