PMO Director: Strategic Project Portfolio Lead

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 847,000 - 1,245,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg is seeking a Project Associate Director to lead the M3 Project Management Office and own the project portfolio, aligning scope, cost and schedule with our strategic goals. You will drive major investments in API manufacturing to deliver capacity and quality.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensure regulatory compliance with our QMS, and collaborate with external partners, driving continuous improvement across the value chain.

Qualifications

• MA or MSc in engineering, science or economics
• Solid experience within pharmaceutical production
• Strong track record in project management and portfolio management
• Experience with Environmental Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Proven people leadership: manage through others, coach and develop, set challenging goals
• Clear communication and strong collaboration skills, with the ability to follow up and reach shared goals

Responsibilities

• Act as project owner across all M3 projects and lead your own team to deliver on quality, delivery, cost, environment, health and safety
• Own the M3 project portfolio and its governance, keeping major and strategic projects prioritised, matured and mobilised in time
• Hold overall budget responsibility for the M3 investment portfolio, and facilitate the budget and forecast processes with full transparency
• Secure the progress of major projects so they stay compliant with regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk quality management system
• Lead, develop and set goals for your team, running performance and development conversations
• Manage external partners and consultants, including contracts, negotiations and resource forecasting with engineering companies
• Ensure EHS compliance and drive continuous improvement to minimise environmental impact

Skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

EHS & Quality systems

Education

MA or MSc in engineering, science or economics

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg is seeking a Project Associate Director to lead the M3 Project Management Office and own the project portfolio, aligning scope, cost and schedule with our strategic goals. You will drive major investments in API manufacturing to deliver capacity and quality.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensure regulatory compliance with our QMS, and collaborate with external partners, driving continuous improvement across the value chain.