Project Manager

Are you an experienced project management professional with a passion for driving large-scale integrations and transformation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can ensure governance, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration?  

If so, this opportunity at Novo Nordisk may be the perfect fit for you! 

Behind the Title 

This role combines the responsibilities of a Project Manager with expertise in Transition Service Agreement (TSA) Governance and M&A integrations. In December, Novo Nordisk acquired three production sites and a commercial entity from Catalent – Europe’s largest acquisition in the pharma business to date. In this role, you will oversee the governance of the transition service agreements for these sites, working closely with various functions across multiple workstreams as part of our newly established Business Integration function in DD&IT Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing – the IT function enabling IT at 11 of Novo Nordisk’s production sites placed across four continents.  

You will be supporting the IT Integration of these three sites into the Novo Nordisk Operating model – currently it is a project including multiple sub-projects and workstreams across all three sites and across several functions in DD&IT, interacting cross-functionally with teams across Novo Nordisk. The project is high-paced, dynamic and ever changing, currently involving +30 people and growing.You will be reporting to the IT Business integration lead.  

In this Role You Will: 

• Establish and operate program management structures and frameworks to ensure smooth integration. 
• Coordinate across different workstreams, ensuring effective planning, organization, and the application of key project management tools and methods. 
• Drive transparency for the project and towards multiple stakeholders through transparent governance, reporting, and risk management processes. 
• Manage dependencies across workstreams, ensuring clear ownership and accountability. 
• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops and team events  
• Support project teams in defining clear objectives, aligning responsibilities, and optimizing resource utilization. 
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams and functions to drive successful program execution. 

Your Qualifications 

To be successful in this role, we envision you have: 

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, project management, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in project management roles within complex, global environments. 
• Experience working on M&A projects, integrations, or large-scale transformations. 
• A background in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred but not required). 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

As a person, you are a strong team player who builds relationships across all levels of the organization. You possess excellent communication skills, ensuring clarity and alignment among stakeholders. Your ability to work independently and navigate a fast-paced, global environment allows you to manage shifting priorities effectively. You have a proactive mindset, demonstrating a sense of urgency and the ability to make decisions that drive project success. Your collaborative and adaptable nature helps you foster engagement, while your structured approach ensures transparency and accountability. 

About the Team 

You will be part of Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT), a global community of 3,500 colleagues driving digital transformation at Novo Nordisk. Your role will require interaction with IT Integration Teams and Project Leads across functions. By working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure transparency and visibility on integration activities through structured communication and engagement efforts. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

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 60,000 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. 

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at Novo Nordisk TechLife. 

Contact 

For further information, please contact Christina Hove at [email protected] 

Deadline 

1 April 2025. 

Feeling overwhelmed by the job requirements? In doubt as to whether you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you. If this feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply anyway, as we value diversity of thought and diverse teams. Who knows; your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application! 

To ensure a fair and equal recruitment process, please refrain from adding a picture 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.