Manufacturing Project Manager

Cari; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives and benefits

Job summary

Novo Nordisk, located in Bagsværd near Copenhagen, Denmark, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager (gn). You will lead cross-functional projects for aseptic manufacturing, driving new technologies, machines, processes, and production-line improvements from concept to implementation.

You will join the Project Management Office in Bagsværd as part of Business Support and Inspection, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on key site initiatives that improve patient

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, preferably in a STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to give clear direction while keeping momentum through changing priorities.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Proficient spoken and understood Danish, as you will work closely with local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Engage and align internal and external stakeholders around clear goals and decisions.
• Establish project plans, milestones, governance and reporting that keep work moving.
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, resources and dependencies, and speak up early when things stall.
• Track project performance and follow through on delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Communicate progress, challenges and decisions plainly to the people who need to know.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

English (fluent)

Danish (proficient)

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location: Bagsværd - Copenhagen , Zealand , Denmark Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Construction Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Education & Training, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Recruitment, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Job ID: 133559949 Posted On: 06 October 2026

Manufacturing Project Manager (gn)

Your new role

As Manufacturing Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional projects that shape how our aseptic manufacturing site in Bagsværd develops and performs. From new technologies, machines and processes to building construction, production-line improvements and production upscaling, you will take projects from initial concept through to implementation. Your work helps the site produce more and work better - supporting the supply of treatments for people living with serious chronic diseases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Engage and align internal and external stakeholders around clear goals and decisions.
• Establish project plans, milestones, governance and reporting that keep work moving.
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, resources and dependencies, and speak up early when things stall.
• Track project performance and follow through on delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Communicate progress, challenges and decisions plainly to the people who need to know.

Your new department

You will join the Project Management Office in Bagsværd, a team of 10 skilled and diverse project managers led by Nicholas Muren, Senior Manager of the Project Management Office. Together, the team manages a portfolio covering new technologies, machines and processes, building construction, production-line improvements and production upscaling.

The Project Management Office is part of Business Support and Inspection, which is responsible for projects, logistics, finance, LEAN, training, inspection and warehouse. Bagsværd is part of the production network for Aseptic Manufacturing at Novo Nordisk. Day to day, you will work with colleagues across the site, local stakeholders and external partners, bringing different expertise together so decisions are made and projects move forward..

Your skills & qualifications

You are a structured, self-motivated project manager who builds trust, engages stakeholders and creates ownership around shared goals.

• A relevant degree, preferably in a STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to give clear direction while keeping momentum through changing priorities.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Proficient spoken and understood Danish, as you will work closely with local stakeholders.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. Here, you'll find a culture where innovation isn't just encouraged - it's expected. Where diverse thinking and bold experimentation are valued because we know that's how breakthroughs happen. And where your analytical insights don't just sit in reports - they drive real decisions that impact millions of patients globally. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage. Incentives und Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Application deadline

The application deadline is October 19th 2026. Please apply as soon as possible via our online portal, as interviews are being held on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.