Global Head of Project Excellence & Change

Bavarian Nordic; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a seasoned Head of Center of Excellence (PMO) to lead project governance, standards, and capability building across a global vaccine organization. Based in Hellerup, you will drive strategic projects, M&A initiatives, and enterprise transformation with hands-on leadership.

You will design training, facilitate sessions, coach colleagues, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure clear ownership and disciplined delivery using modern PM tools.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in project management excellence across strategic framework design, governance, and training.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the confidence to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders in global, cross-functional environments.
• PMI-based project management practices; PMI/PMP certification is an advantage.
• Experience with merger and acquisition projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and strengthen project management standards, governance, tools, templates, and ways of working across the organization.
• Lead complex, cross-functional strategic projects including M&A, product development, vaccine launches, and enterprise transformation.
• Drive adoption of project management methodologies through stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and coaching.
• Develop project management capability through structured training, facilitation, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for project excellence, translating methodology into practical learning experiences.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to create alignment, transparency, and clear ownership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, resource coordination, and execution with PM tools.

Skills

PMI/PMBOK

Stakeholder influence

Facilitation skills

Global governance

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in supply chain

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a seasoned Head of Center of Excellence (PMO) to lead project governance, standards, and capability building across a global vaccine organization. Based in Hellerup, you will drive strategic projects, M&A initiatives, and enterprise transformation with hands-on leadership.

You will design training, facilitate sessions, coach colleagues, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure clear ownership and disciplined delivery using modern PM tools.