Supply Chain IT Director - Produce & Deliver

Are you an experienced business leader with a robust technology background and a keen interest in taking the lead in shaping the Digital, Data, and IT (DD&IT) agenda for your own strategically significant area? Do you possess a collaborative mindset and excel at navigating through a complex stakeholder landscape to accomplish your mission?  

If this resonates with you, you could be the new Supply Chain IT Director we are eager to welcome aboard our DD&IT PS Supply Chain - Produce & Deliver department.  

What’s in it for you? 

As the Supply Chain IT Director, you will have the responsibility of collaborating with the business to define and execute the Novo Nordisk Supply Chain strategy within the scope of Produce & Deliver. This area is set to embark on several crucial projects in the upcoming years. These include defining and implementing a new global Cold Chain solution for all manufacturing sites and warehouses, supporting the conversion and benefit realization of SAP S/4HANA, along with a major upgrade to SAP ATTP.  

Your overall key responsibilities will include: 

• Driving the strategy processes, preparing, and defining the DD&IT business context and vision in collaboration with IT specialists and technical architects 

• Leading multifunctional work groups created to carry out strategic projects and prepare for a broad upgrade of the target architecture and system portfolio 

• Aligning with stakeholders and agile release trains (ARTs) to ensure product viability 

• Overseeing operational and strategic vendor management in collaboration with System-/Service Management 

• As DD&IT Business Owner, collaborating on functional and Agile budgets and operational excellence with the Business Owners, Release Train Engineers, Product Management, and the Lean Portfolio Management function 

Moreover, the team will continue delivering innovative Business Process Management solutions on SAP BTP, where they are recognized for driving high-impact solutions across the company. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with 10 agile product teams, renowned as leaders in their field, who are enthusiastic about transforming our supply chain to meet the company’s rapidly changing demands. As part of your leadership role, you will support the development and growth of 10 individuals based Ballerup (DK) and be the functional head of an agile delivery organisation of 80+ individuals across China, Denmark, and India. 

Which competencies to bring?  

The ideal candidate for this position should meet most of the following requirements 

• A master’s or similar graduate degree in relevant field 

• 8+ years professional experience whereof most of them are in a people leading role 

• Experience with Supply Chain business processes from a manufacturing company preferred, but not a requirement 

• Strong system and service management experience 

• Solid experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to drive the product throughout all investment cycles 

• Proven track record of successful stakeholder management 

We are looking for a candidate bringing strong personal, communication and networking skills.  

Who will you be working with? 

As part of Digital, Data & IT Product Supply, our area is the strategic and operational function that is responsible for driving Supply Chain IT initiatives across our production sites, warehouses and supply chain operations worldwide.  

We work closely together with colleagues across the business in a cross-functional Agile delivery organisation, with a priority to enable Product Supply to increase product output through expansion of manufacturing capacity, optimisation of existing, and implementation of new technology solutions. Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations at TechLife at Novo Nordisk. From AI to quantum computing, our digital experts push boundaries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. 

Why Novo Nordisk? 

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For more than 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 64,000 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 

If you have any questions about the job, please do not hesitate to contact Morten Kruse-Jacobsen, Vice President of DD&IT PS Supply Chain, at [email protected]. 

Deadline 

13 October 2024 

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So take the leap and submit your application. 

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.