Principal IT Project Manager

Novonesis; Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis seeks a Principal IT Project Manager to lead large, complex IT programmes end to end—from initiation to realization of value. You will align senior stakeholders across IT, production, quality, and external partners in a regulated environment.

We expect a Master’s degree and 5+ years of cross-functional project leadership, with proven pharma/GxP experience, SAP/MES/OT expertise, and strong governance, risk and dependencies management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in project and programme management for large, cross-functional tech initiatives.
• Experience delivering projects in regulated pharma, biotech, life sciences, or other GxP environments.
• Knowledge of validated systems and GxP processes.
• Experience with SAP, MES, OT, data/integrations, infrastructure/cloud, cyber security, quality/compliance solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to align executives, SMEs, architects, delivery teams, vendors, and governance forums around clear decisions and priorities.
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership with accountability and a focus on turning strategy into execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex IT projects end-to-end from initiation to value realization.
• Build governance, plans, budgets, reporting, and risk/issue/dependency management.
• Align business leaders, SMEs, architects, delivery teams, vendors, and governance forums around decisions and priorities.
• Drive execution across processes, systems, data, infrastructure, security, and compliance requirements.
• Remove obstacles, manage cross-project dependencies, and ensure adoption and transition to sustainable operations.
• Mentor and raise project management standards within the Project Management Community of Practice.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulated environments

GxP familiarity

Project governance

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MES

OT

Data integration

Cloud platforms

Cyber security

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?Principal IT Project ManagerLead complex IT and digital transformation initiatives that create enterprise-wide impact at Novonesis. You will connect business needs with technology delivery across functions, production sites, IT teams, and external partners in a regulated environment.This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced project manager who can set direction, align senior stakeholders, and drive execution from ideas through implementation, adoption, and value realization.Welcome to the IT Portfolio OfficeYou will join a specialist team that strengthens portfolio and project delivery across Novonesis IT. Our portfolio supports production, quality, R&D, commercial operations, and corporate functions, with projects spanning SAP, infrastructure, data, integrations, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and external vendors.You will also help raise project management standards by sharing best practices and mentoring colleagues in our Project Management Community of Practice.In this role, you willLead large, complex IT projects or programmes end to end, from initiation through implementation and value realization.Build pragmatic governance, plans, budgets, reporting, and risk, issue, and dependency management.Align business leaders, SMEs, architects, delivery teams, vendors, and executive governance forums around clear decisions and priorities.Drive execution across business processes, systems, data, infrastructure, security, and compliance requirements.Remove obstacles, manage cross-project dependencies, and ensure solutions are adopted and transitioned into sustainable operations.Strengthen project management practices and build trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent delivery.To Succeed in This Role, You BringA master’s degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant discipline.At least 5 years of experience in project and programme management, with a proven track record of leading large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.Proven experience delivering projects within regulated pharma, biotech, life sciences, or other GxP-controlled environments.Strong knowledge of validated systems and regulated processes, including experience working with GxP requirements.Experience delivering projects involving one or more of the following areas:SAP and enterprise platformsManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Operational Technology (OT)Data and integrationsInfrastructure and cloud platformsCyber SecurityQuality and compliance solutionsA strong project management toolbox combined with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Demonstrated success in driving alignment, ownership, and execution across large and diverse stakeholder groups.The ability to communicate effectively with everyone from technical specialists and architects to senior leadership and executive governance forums.A self-driven, pragmatic, and hands-on mindset. You take accountability for outcomes and understand that successful project leadership requires both strategic thinking and operational execution.The ability to create followership and achieve results through collaboration, influence, and trust rather than formal authority.A positive, pragmatic and collaborative mindset that makes stakeholders and colleagues want to work with you again.Additional Expectations for Principal-Level CandidatesFor Principal IT Project Manager candidates, we additionally expect:Significant experience leading large programmes consisting of multiple interdependent projects.The ability to influence strategic IT and business decisions beyond a single project or programme.Experience building organisational delivery capabilities and improving project management practices.A strong track record of mentoring project managers and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.The ability to navigate highly complex stakeholder landscapes and drive decisions across organisational boundaries.Location: Hørsholm, Lyngby & Carlsberg ByenDeadline: Oct 9, 2026Contact: Monica Skytte Frederiksen, Head of IT PPMO, [e-mail] purpose guides the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.Opportunities for everyoneWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. 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