Strategic Program Manager

Are you ready to steer the strategic direction of brown field investment projects? Looking for an opportunity to design and drive program management, strengthen project execution methods, and foster collaboration with strategic partners? Are you passionate about challenging and improving project performance? 
 

Then apply now to lead transformative initiatives and drive success in our Emerging Technologies Expansions team!
 

The position
The Program Manager is responsible for creating the program overview and setting the strategical direction for prioritizing what brown field investment project to be executed at Emerging Technologies Expansions (ETX).
Core focus will be on developing, implementing and continuously improving governance methods and tools, additionally supporting improved local project execution methods and tools.
 

Main responsibilities will include:
•    Design and drive program management, aligning with resources availability 
•    Facilitate appropriate level of competencies for Project managers and end users and QA people involved with local projects
•    Maintain close and strong alignment with procedures and strategic partners in operating model and working relationships
•    Strengthen Program Manager community 
 

Overall, you will  challenge and develop our project performance, e.g. by initiating dialogue with consulting engineering companies and key suppliers.

Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who can drive the Program overview agenda across Emerging Technologies and continuously develop to stay competitive providing directions for efficient, reliable and transparent Program Management.
 

To succeed in this role, you:
•    Hold a Masters’ degree in Engineering or similar
•    Have proven project management experience
•    Have experience working with senior leadership in an international context
•    Have worked in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil&gas, food or similar
•    Are fully proficient in English
 

It will be seen as an advantage if you have managed projects in different cultures.
 

On a personal level, you have the ability to manage and communicate effectively, other than collaborating with-, and motivating highly skilled professionals that are used to work independently.
Overall, you are a sociable, strong communicator that builds and maintains valuable  relationships with key stakeholders.
 

About the department
ETX is established to ensure structured and well defined major investment projects in Emerging Technologies. We are a strong team with significant project execution experience, from driving major brown- and green field projects.
 

ETX is responsible for establishing successful conditions for both known market supply and future development needs. We hope to become app. 40-50 people in the central office and we will have colleagues in local project execution offices both in Europe and US.
 

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, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
 

Contact
For further information, please contact Project Vice President Lars Eriksen at +45-30755868
 

Deadline 
1 April 2024
 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
 

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.