Technical Project Manager for Data Solutions

Are you passionate about driving data governance and enabling data-driven opportunities? Do you have experience in managing technical projects?

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Global Data Office. Apply today!

What you will be doing

As a Technical Project Manager specializing in implementation of technical stack for Data Governance, Catalogue & Lineage, you will spearhead our mission to make data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (F.A.I.R) across different areas within Novo Nordisk.

Your primary role will revolve around the meticulous planning, execution, and delivery of this pivotal transformation, ensuring its alignment with the organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements. In addition, you will take charge of financial tracking and reporting.

Additionally, your responsibilities include:

• Leading the configuration, and implementation of Semantic Layer components to enable F.A.I.R principles for our data assets including Data Catalogue
• Creating and supporting collaboration across various teams within and outside the Global Data Office
• Collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and align project objectives with business goals
• Coordinating testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
• Working closely with QA teams to address defects and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions
• Discussing technical solutions with other engineers and the architecture teams where and when necessary

You will be part of a team (fellow PMs, Engineers, QA, Architects, UX, Cloud, Product Owners, Data Governance and EIM leads etc). that is building exciting new features for the Semantic Layer.

What we scout for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with most of the following:

• Educational degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field, and related accreditations would be a plus
• +5 years of experience in Project Management with a focus on Data (governance, analytics, management), and previous experience in a technical role
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (like Azure, AWS, GCP) and deep understanding of data cataloging concepts tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Glue etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in building large and scalable we applications
• Working knowledge of Ontology, taxonomies, glossaries, Data Contracts etc. will be preferred

On a personal level, you are proactive and goal-oriented, with excellent communication skills and capable of establishing rapport, building and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

The team waiting for you

The Global Data Office at Novo Nordisk is an instrument of change for our entire organization. We focus on data enablement, making it easier for people throughout Novo Nordisk to employ well-managed, connected data to generate new kinds of value, patient-centricity, and faster reactions to changing circumstances.

Our department is located at our headquarters in Denmark, where we have a fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere. Join us and be part of a team that is driving breakthrough data-driven opportunities throughout Novo Nordisk.

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Join the Novo Nordisk family 
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 57,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

Who to contact

For further information, please contact Tobias Kuenkler at tokq@novonordisk.com

Deadline

7 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. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure an efficient and fair recruitment 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.