Communication Project Manager

Are you a driven project manager wanting to make a difference for the people you work with? Do you thrive when you take complex projects and break them down into bite-sized pieces? Do you have a flair for and interest in communication and event management? 

If yes, apply for this Communication Project Manager position in Development Communication in Novo Nordisk!

The position
As a Communication Project Manager in the Development Communication team in Novo Nordisk, your job will be to manage, facilitate and drive communication-related projects and processes forward. 

You will enjoy delivering on everyday communication operations with short deadlines as much as being responsible for developing and implementing larger strategic communication initiatives and events across Development.

Applying strong stakeholder management feels natural to you as you will work with  communication specialists and leaders in the business areas in Development, facilitating processes to enable world-class communication efforts for strategic/ change/ leadership topics. 

Your main responsibilities will be focused on:

• Driving large events in Development, such as (but not limited to) all staff and leadership events
• Planning and executing other communication-related projects and processes for the Development organization, such as driving strategic communication projects, optimisation of current processes or projects, facilitating new processes, launch of new platforms and communication initiatives, etc
• Interacting with senior management and employees at all levels across the organisation, building a strong network while strengthening your project management skills

You will have the opportunity to shape the content of your job by being proactive, hungry for more and keeping a finger on the pulse of the organisation. 

You will report to the EVP Communication Partner in Development, and you will also be part of community of communicators in Development and in Novo Nordisk. 
 

Qualifications
To be a competitive candidate, you should have:

• A BSc or MSc in any related field and extensive experience in project management, preferably in communication planning and event management
• Structured approach and oversight: Talent for creating order out of chaos and making complex projects simple
• Creative mindset and a proven track record of thinking outside the box to create innovative solutions
• Flair for and interest in communication and event management
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

In the position, you will be working with communication professionals who can drive content; hence it is not a major requirement to be a communication specialist.

About the department
The Communication Project Manager position is anchored in the Development Communication Team. Development Communication is responsible for driving leadership communication and internal and external communication, including events, about strategic projects, business priorities, and milestones in the Development EVP area. We strive to create motivating, creative, and engaging communication experiences for our colleagues, both within the Development organisation and across Novo Nordisk. 

The Development Communication team is part of the Development Executive Office and consists of a small and agile team of professionals. We work in an ever-changing and high-paced environment, collaborating closely with other areas and staff functions in Development, as well as with teams across Novo Nordisk. 
 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact 
For further information please contact Lone Kanstrup at [email protected]. 

Deadline
15 May 2024. 
 

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.