Interim Deputy Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery

UNOPS; København; On-site; DKK 840,000 - 1,120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS in Copenhagen seeks a Deputy Director (a.i) for Infrastructure & Project Management to lead day-to-day operations and drive the organizational change program during a period of restructuring. This is an internal candidate role with a 6-month non-extendable duration.

The role reports to the Director, Infrastructure & Project Management (a.i) and requires strategic oversight, staff stabilization, and cross-team coordination to maintain service excellence through transition.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible leadership experience in operational management, programme delivery or corporate strategy is required.
• Experience in operationalizing and improving operating models, organizational structures, and delivery-support mechanisms within international contexts is required.
• Experience in leading teams through significant organizational change, restructuring, or crisis periods is required.
• Experience in UN system organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational matters across IPMG practice areas and teams to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Lead restructuring and change-management efforts during organizational overhaul.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across Project Management, Infrastructure, Grants & Funds Management, and Sustainability units.
• Advise the Director on operational risks and strategic matters during the restructuring process.

Skills

Change Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Operations Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Transition Management

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management / Engineering

Master’s degree in related disciplines

PROSCI Change Management Certification / PRINCE2 / PMP

Job description

UNOPS in Copenhagen seeks a Deputy Director (a.i) for Infrastructure & Project Management to lead day-to-day operations and drive the organizational change program during a period of restructuring. This is an internal candidate role with a 6-month non-extendable duration.

The role reports to the Director, Infrastructure & Project Management (a.i) and requires strategic oversight, staff stabilization, and cross-team coordination to maintain service excellence through transition.