Senior Project Manager

Are you passionate about Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), particularly the IT integration aspect, with a focus on delivering successful IT integration? Or do you have a background as a seasoned and senior IT Project Manager with an interest in working with M&A? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our open position as a Senior IT Project Manager in the DD&IT M&A Corporate Assets team. 

Behind the title 

As the Senior IT Project Manager in the DD&IT M&A Corporate Assets team, your responsibilities encompass DD&IT Due Diligence (DD) by leading and defining the IT integration strategy and target operating model for the acquired target. Additionally, you will facilitate go-live from Day 1 through Day 100 and the subsequent handover to the DD&IT M&A long-tail Post Merger Integration team or Line of Business. 

As the Senior IT Project Manager in the DD&IT M&A Corporate Assets team, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Leading and driving the Corporate Assets M&A successfully from the signing to go-live on Day 1 through Day 100, and the subsequent handover to the long-tail Post Merger Integration team or Line of Business. 
• Leading and preparing DD&IT Due Diligence (DD), providing recommendations to drive strategic alignment and informed decision-making, as well as managing the DD & Integration budget. 
• Developing the IT integration strategy and target operating model to align with the overarching NN strategy, ensuring sustained success and long-term viability of the integrated entity. 
• Implementing effective and transparent systems, structures, and processes to navigate projects with precision and consistency, ensuring project clarity and effectiveness. 
• Providing critical support at key decision points throughout the project lifecycle, particularly during milestone events, to ensure seamless progress and alignment with overarching goals. 
• Assembling project teams, aligning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and assessing resource prerequisites to ensure streamlined project execution. 
• Establishing clear project goals and objectives, fostering a high-performance environment that optimizes resource utilization and motivates team members toward project success. 

 
What we scout for 

We are seeking a candidate who ideally meets most of the following qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Business, IT, or another relevant field 
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in large complex organizations 
• Previous exposure to M&A would be beneficial, although not mandatory 
• Deep knowledge of traditional Project Management methodology, as well as Agile ways of working 
   

On a personal level, you are a team player and can build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders on all levels of an organisation. You can work independently and thrive in a busy and global environment where priorities change, and fast decisions are needed to move on. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credibility and engage stakeholders at all levels. 

Who you will be working with 

The position is anchored in the Strategy & Transformation department, specifically in the DD&IT M&A, sub-team Corporate Assets Team. Our team of 20 highly skilled and dedicated employees is responsible for ensuring successful Due Diligence and Integration projects within Digital, Data & IT.  

Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations at Tech.life at Novo Nordisk. From AI to quantum computing, our digital experts push boundaries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. You don’t want to miss it! 

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 67,000 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. Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations. 

Who to contact 
If you want to know more, please reach out to Dalal Skov Larsen on [email protected]. 

Deadline  
4 March 2025 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 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.  

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. 

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.