Deputy Director, Infrastructure & Project Management (a.i)

GloJobs; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS in Copenhagen invites applications for Deputy Director, Infrastructure & Project Management (a.i). The role leads day-to-day operations across IPMG teams, ensuring continuous service delivery during a major restructuring.

You will act as operational hinge and change management anchor, guiding teams through organizational changes while maintaining high-quality results. The position reports to the Director (a.i) and requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Operational Leadership: Overseeing the routine operations of IPMG practice areas, technical teams, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality service delivery.
• Restructuring and Change Management Support: Acting as a central pillar of support for the IPMG team during the overhaul, addressing concerns, ensuring clear communication, and mitigating the disruptive impacts of structural changes.

Job description

Deputy Director, Infrastructure & Project Management (a.i) at UNOPS.

Grade: IP P-5. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark. Application deadline: 10 November 2026.

The Deputy Director (a.i) supports the Director (a.i) by taking charge of key day-to-day operational matters across all teams. The role acts as a primary operational hinge and change management anchor, ensuring continuous service delivery while simultaneously guiding the IPMG workforce through a complex restructuring process.

Core responsibilities include:

• Day-to-Day Operational Leadership: Overseeing the routine operations of IPMG practice areas, technical teams, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality service delivery.
• Restructuring and Change Management Support: Acting as a central pillar of support for the IPMG team during the overhaul, addressing concerns, ensuring clear communication, and mitigating the disruptive impacts of structural changes.