Project Manager - Industrial Utility & HVAC

Project Manager – Industrial Utility & HVAC Does your motivation come from challenges and working in a dynamic international environment? Do you thrive in an environment where close collaboration with key stakeholders around the world and strategic alignment is essential? Do you have a can-do attitude with continuous improvement as one of your career objectives? If you have a strong technical background within Industrial Utility & HVAC systems, then you might be the Project Manager we are looking for. You will be part of the Utility team of 12-15 highly specialized professionals, specialist, and project managers within the new SVP area ‘Fill & Finish Expansions’ for major capacity expansion projects. The success of your work will be vital to the success of our SVP area and Novo Nordisk. The position As a Project Manager in the utility team, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and effective communication skills to ensure a well-defined and smoothly executed design and operating principles on a global scale. You will leverage your collaborative abilities to liaise with multiple stakeholders and develop effective solutions, considering various limitations and factors. Your primary focus will be to drive forward projects within the domain of Industrial Utility & HVAC with the key objective of delivering a world-class solution through innovative and time-bound approaches. To accomplish this, you will showcase your ability to lead the work package owners (WPO) and subject matter experts (SME) while building strong relationships with international stakeholders and leveraging their diverse knowledge and experiences. Moreover, you will utilize your expertise in aseptic production technology to develop state-of-the-art solutions to meet our high standards across all our global fill & finish sites, ultimately driving efficient and sustainable operations for many years to come. You will be entrusted with the below responsibilities:

Lead the process to achieve key strategic decisions with your team

Manage projects within your work package, including design solutions integrated with production processes, building, and utilities while adhering to aseptic standards

Collaborate with global Fill & Finish sites and suppliers for smooth project execution

Secure deliverables aligning with local aseptic standards and authority requirements in partnership with global engineering partners

Ensure the utility team has competent resources and plan global workshops and supervision, as well as support in FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

This role will require coordination and alignment with local and global stakeholders in agile project management, with 30-40 days of travel expected. Effective communication and collaborative skills will be essential to achieve project objectives across the organization.
Qualifications To succeed in this role, you:

Academic degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or higher education in Process or Chemical Engineering

At least 3 years of experience in design, maintenance, and validation of Industrial Utility & HVAC in a GMP environment

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with the SRV validation concept

Strong communication skills with cross-cultural awareness and fluency in English. Ability in Danish, French, or Chinese is a plus, as occasional travel to China, USA and Europe may be required.

In terms of personal qualities, we seek a natural leader who displays empathetic traits and is highly collaborative in their approach as a team player. You demonstrate exceptional resilience and endurance when confronted with challenges and setbacks. Moreover, you take pride in your relationship-building skills at all levels of an international organization. Given the complex nature of the role, we expect the ideal candidate to exhibit excellent process understanding and systematic thinking, with a structured mindset to engage with diverse scenarios and challenges. In essence, your role requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented in your approach. About the department Engineering & Facility is a department in the newly created SVP area of Fill Finish Expansions which is anchored within Product Supply, Quality & IT with +19,000 of Novo Nordisk’s +44,000 employees globally. The responsibility of Fill Finish Expansion is to plan and execute the establishment of new pharmaceutical production capacity across the global manufacturing network within Biotech and Rare Diseases (BRD) and Injectable Finished Products (IFP) while ensuring harmonization and global standards. Across the different roles there is a distinct global aspect as the end goal is a global standard and best practice, and working with multiple sites, cultures and traditions will be a key element. Working at Novo Nordisk
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For further information please contact Senior Manager Henrik Ribjerg at +45 3079 5485. Deadline 25 June 2023. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. 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 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.