Head of Project Management Excellence

Bavarian Nordic; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a Head of Center of Excellence (project management) to lead governance and delivery across the organization from its Hellerup base. The role balances strategic leadership with hands‑on project delivery and organizational training initiatives.

You will drive adoption of PM standards across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions, shaping a lasting project excellence culture in a global vaccine company.

Qualifications

• Interest in the full scope of project management excellence, from governance to practical implementation and organizational training.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills to engage audiences and make complex methods practical.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, create buy‑in, and lead in global cross‑functional environments.
• PMI-based project management practices; PMI/PMP certification is an advantage.
• Experience with merger and acquisition projects.
• Master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Advanced expertise with Smartsheet and Microsoft Project is advantageous.

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 and support organizational change through engagement, communication, training, and coaching.
• Develop project management capability through structured training, facilitation, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as an ambassador for project excellence, translating methodology into practical, engaging learning experiences.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to create alignment, transparency, and clear ownership throughout the lifecycle.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, resource coordination, and execution using PM tools.

Skills

Project leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Global cross-functional collaboration

PMI-based practices

Education

Master's degree (life sciences / engineering / supply chain / business)

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a Head of Center of Excellence (project management) to lead governance and delivery across the organization from its Hellerup base. The role balances strategic leadership with hands‑on project delivery and organizational training initiatives.

You will drive adoption of PM standards across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions, shaping a lasting project excellence culture in a global vaccine company.