Senior Project Manager, Engineering

Location:

Kalundborg – WestZealand, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Construction, Property & Real Estate

Job ID:

131112924

Posted On:

18 September 2024

   

Do you want to drive the development and construction of highly strategic investment projects? Can you see yourself as being end-to-end responsible for large-scale, complex projects with elements of cutting-edge automation and digitalisation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, working with a broad range of stakeholders, including at senior leadership levels? Manufacturing II in Kalundborg is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our talented project management office (PMO). 

If you want to enable modern production facilities to run at full capacity to meet the needs of patients globally, apply today!  
 
The position  
As a Senior Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be to drive highly complex investment projects from early development and all the way to the handover. 

Some of your main tasks will be to:  

-Proactively manage project cost, scope, time, risks and business impact through project lifecycle, the Novo Nordisk way and according to investment project governance 
-Organise and lead multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables through analysis, design and construction 
-Effectively engage and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, securing alignment and clear decision-making, with enterprise value in mind 
-Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to senior management 
-Act as a trusted advisor to Line of Business, senior management and IPG (Investment Portfolio Group) 
-Actively contribute to continuous development of project management function in alignment with evolving business needs
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The job level will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the ideal candidate. The job will be based in Kalundborg, Denmark, but some travel to our different global sites should be expected.  
 
Qualifications  
You have a proven track record of leading and delivering large and complex cross-functional (and possibly global) projects through development and execution. Preferably you have experience from the pharma or other regulated industries (food science, life science or energy industry).  

To be successful in this position, we expect you to have:  

– A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or any other relevant field 
-Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including at senior leadership level 
-Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage project teams to achieve project goals 
-Strong knowledge of project methodologies, tools and techniques 
-PMP certification as well as other best practice certifications is an advantage 
-English language proficiency 
 

On a personal level, you are proactive, self-driven and excel at driving projects within highly complex stakeholder set-ups, offering adept advisory and influencing skills at senior leadership levels, guiding projects to success despite conflicting interests. You have excellent negotiation and communication skills and ability to lead through crisis and high-pressure situations.  
 
About Novo Nordisk Kalundborg
Since 1969, Novo Nordisk Kalundborg has been a cornerstone in our production of API. With more than 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing, we are today the world’s largest insulin-producing facility. Our 4,400 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin, and a number of biopharmaceutical products. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 35 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. 
 
Join our growing manufacturing hub in Kalundborg and gain thousands of dedicated colleagues. It is your drive and our passion, which makes a difference for their future. Are you ready for a life-changing career? Then read more about the opportunities at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg at: novonordisk/kalundborg-careers

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, Nicholas Jones Nørgreen, Head of PMO M2 at NHJNnovonordisk
 
Deadline  
29 September 2024.  

Interviews will happen on an ongoing basis. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application – just include a few sentences about why you are applying in your CV. Please also avoid the use of photos in your CV. This makes for a better and less biased process. 

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

 

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