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Novo Nordisk

Project Portfolio Manager

Bagsværd

November 13, 2024

Project Portfolio Manager

Category: Project Management & Agile

Location:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Are you a flexible problem solver, who persists through challenges and finds it thrilling to thinking strategically about project best practices whilst also executing on projects? Do you find it natural to communicate with all levels of the organisation and think holistically regarding project delivery, consistently achieving set targets?

If you are also passionate about driving the overall progress of our project portfolio and turning project ideas into high-quality solutions, then join us in the Business Support department. Apply now!

The position
As Project Portfolio Manager, you will work across the department to drive the project portfolio and establish best practices for portfolio management, whilst also owning and managing projects from inception to execution. You will deliver high-quality solutions and actively apply strategic targets throughout the project life cycle, from idea to handover.

Some of your key activities include:

Tracking overall project progress across the wider project portfolio
Building relationships across cultures, getting commitment from stakeholders
Establishing and evaluating project benefits during the realisation phase of strategic projects
Executing strategic transformation projects and collaborating on maturing project best practices within the wider department
Coordinating cross-functional development of scope, deliverables, and timelines

Your role also involves steering multi-disciplinary project teams through all project phases, offering guidance and motivation.

Qualifications
To be considered for this position, we imagine you:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
Possess at least 4 years of proven project management expertise, effectively managing multiple projects and workstreams in a dynamic setting
Demonstrate good knowledge of different project management methodologies and apply them effortlessly based on project needs
Bring experience in working within organisations with strong project governance setup but flexible to adapt to the business needs
Display fluency in both written and spoken English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience within pharma industry.

As a person, you possess strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable creating and presenting to all levels of the business. You possess excellent problem-solving skills, are motivated, and work well even under pressure. You respect the opinion of others yet can drive a decision through the team. Your time-management skills are excellent, and you can decisively prioritize, triage, and make real-time decisions as well as following up and following through. Finally, you think strategically and anticipate changes that could affect projects.

About the department
You will be a part of the Business Support department that is responsible for driving the strategic development of Sourcing Operations (So Op) that has the overall responsibility for the incoming supply chain in Novo Nordisk and consists of 600 dedicated employees.

Joining us, you will be welcomed by a diverse and high-performing team with a variety of backgrounds in project management, innovation, agility, digitalisation, and business intelligence. We use our differences to create novel ideas and high-quality solutions to ensure continuous improvement of the So Op function globally.

You will be working in the headquarters with an environment characterized by innovation, openness, and highly engaged colleagues who work dedicated to helping us change lives for the better for patients around the world.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information or questions, please contact Matthew Lewis at mwlw@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
24 November 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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