Project Manager III - PMO

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. As a result, our employees embark on life-changing careers with opportunities for mobility and growth within a global organization. At Novo Nordisk, you will work with the best manufacturing professionals in the industry.

Our new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. Are you ready to help make what matters? Then, we are ready for you!

Position Purpose

Manage all aspects of the Project/Project Team from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality & schedule requirements.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Ability to create detailed business case, & present, to Senior Management within NN & IPG for funding of project
• Effectively organize & manage multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables – including hiring, goal setting, performance management, employee development & engagement
• Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans through the Clarity & PEM processes
• Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Extensive collaboration with other sites within NN to gain best practices & equipment specifications that will transfer to DAPI US
• Responsible for adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering/Economics/Business Administration
• 9 years proven project management skills in a manufacturing facility, including:
  • Capital Investment Projects with major projects in excess of $10M
  • Change Management Projects
• 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience
• Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules
• Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills
• Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects
• Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes
• Basic understanding of contractual documents
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols
• Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems
• Initiative & ability to function independently or within a team
• Good judgment in decision making as well as good leadership skills

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to work hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds within the facility
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.