Senior P&O Project Manager (maternity cover)

Location:

Søborg – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training, Information Technology

Job ID:

132753082

Posted On: 

07 March 2026

Be part of driving transformation across one of the world’s leading Research & Development (R&D) organisations. And impact on our efforts to engage and develop the people and the organisation to discover tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments and bring them into the hands of our patients.

Your new role

As Senior Project Manager within People & Organisation (P&O), you’ll be a trusted partner driving organisational initiatives across Research & Development in close collaboration with the VP of the global R&D People & Organisation unit and her leadership team who are delivering P&O support at EVP level. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, you’ll work independently to deliver impact across three key areas:

Project Manager across R&D P&O:

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-Drive and execute on strategic cross-organisational P&O projects and initiatives across the EVP area, from concept to implementation
-Lead organisational development, talent, and leadership initiatives in collaboration with P&O Business Partners and Centres of Excellences (CoE)
-Bridge R&D strategic P&O needs to global CoE offerings, ensuring scalable solutions
 

Management support to the R&D P&O VP and her team:

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-Support the VP in progressing strategic plans and provide organisational insights that drive business decisions
-Communication support, including preparing material for senior leadership
-Coordinate P&O activities such as global talent programme enrolments and Leader forums
 

Member of R&D P&O leadership team in a specialist role:

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-Be an active member of the R&D P&O Leadership team (LT) to continuously shape and evolve the R&D P&O department as a highly engaged, effective and talented unit
 

Your new department

In Novo Nordisk People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs, you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

You’ll join the R&D P&O team (33 colleagues) supporting a highly critical business area; Research & Development is where bold scientific ideas become transformative therapies, and our P&O team work to ensure that we have the organisational capabilities, talent strategies, and leadership quality to sustain and transform this innovation.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on doer who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. You demonstrate a practical, solution-oriented approach — willing to address and resolve challenges at different scale to ensure successful delivery for the team. You’ll bring:

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-A bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resource management, organisational psychology, or similar is preferred
-3+ years of Project Management experience and/or 5+ years of relevant HR experience with a track record of driving strategic initiatives
-Strong People & Organisation functional knowledge and business understanding to connect people strategies with organisational goals
-Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
-Facilitation and presentation skills with ability to communicate across organisational levels
-Ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity while maintaining accountability and building strong stakeholder relationships
-Fluency in English, written and oral.
 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. Here, you’ll work independently with the trust and autonomy to drive meaningful change, while being part of a collaborative culture where your contribution truly matters. When you join us, you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations.

About the application

Deadline:
16 March 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The position is a maternity cover of 1 year.

Expected dates for interviews:

-March 19 (first interview)
-March 24/25 (second interview).
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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