Project Manager (Denmark, Hillerød)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Hillerød; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Employee benefits

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Hillerød seeks a Project Manager, Technical Facility Projects to lead a portfolio of investment projects covering technical upgrades, renovations, and lifecycle investments at the Hillerød site. You will ensure safe, reliable facility conditions for our operations, focusing on utilities and technical installations such as cooling, ventilation, electricity, and BMS.

Your role is part of Service Centre Hillerød East, coordinating with asset owners, R&D, production teams, and

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical education.
• Have experience from technical building projects, facility operations or the energy sector.
• Bring at least five years of experience in project management.
• Communicate fluently in Danish and are comfortable working in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from project brief to handover to operations, overseeing planning, coordination, and execution.
• Ensure control of project budget, timeline, scope, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive procurement processes to secure the right engineering partners, technical advisors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify user needs, manage project scope, and identify robust solutions that minimize operational risk.
• Safeguard project activities by maintaining strong focus on risk, compliance, and operational impact.

Skills

Project management

Danish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical education

Job description

Jobbeskrivelse
Placering
Hillerød, Denmark

Jobkategori
Business Support & Administration

Project Manager, Technical Facility Projects – Hillerød
Service Centre Hi Øst
Global Solutions
Finance, Legal & Global Solutions
Hillerød, Denmark

Do you want to lead technical facility projects that support critical infrastructure and reliable operations at one of Novo Nordisk’s important production sites? Are you experienced in project management within technical projects, building installations, or energy supply? Join us in Hellerød and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to keeping our facilities ready for current and future business needs.

The position
You will join Service Centre Hillerød East as a project manager responsible for a portfolio of investment projects covering technical upgrades, renovations, and lifecycle investments. Your work will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility conditions for our activities in Hillerød, with most projects related to critical utilities and technical installations such as cooling, ventilation, electricity, and BMS.

Your responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from project brief to handover to operations, overseeing planning, coordination, and execution.
• Ensure control of project budget, timeline, scope, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive procurement processes to secure the right engineering partners, technical advisors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify user needs, manage project scope, and identify robust solutions that minimize operational risk.
• Safeguard project activities by maintaining strong focus on risk, compliance, and operational impact.

Your key stakeholders will include asset owners, users in our R&D and production-related areas, operations colleagues, and external project partners. You will also work closely with building and technical maintenance colleagues in the local facility operations team.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in the role, we expect you to:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical education, such as marine engineering, construction engineering, or architectural technology and construction management.
• Have experience from technical building projects, facility operations or the energy sector.
• Bring at least five years of experience in project management.
• Communicate fluently in Danish and are comfortable working in English.

You have a strong interest in ensuring reliable day-to-day operations.

On a personal level, you are collaborative, approachable, and able to build strong relationships across functions. You work independently, make decisions with confidence, and bring a structured approach to planning, budgeting, and financial follow-up from project start to completion.

About the department
The department is a part of Corporate Facilities (CFa) covering maintenance, operation and development of facilities across Danish production and R&D sites. We are about 300 colleagues in Bagsværd, Gentofte, Hillerød, Måløv, Søborg and Kalundborg. You will join the department in Hillerød with currently +30 colleagues.

Our working culture is built on collaboration, trust, and strong team spirit. We are ambitious and dedicated to ensuring reliable operations and to supporting our production areas in the best possible way. We work closely with colleagues across the facilities, and we believe that strong relationships and shared responsibility are key to delivering results together.

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.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200.00 to 838,100.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and 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. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

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. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

More information
You are welcome to contact Ruben Hansen (Manager) by phone [phone] if you have questions about the role. Be advised Ruben will not support queries about your recruitment status.

27 September 2026.

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

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