Senior IT & Automation Project Manager

End of 2024, Novo Nordisk acquired the manufacturing site Catalent Anagni S.r.l. with the ambition to expand our capacity to meet the needs of millions of patients. You will be part of a global team that will develop the pharma facilities of the future and work with advanced technology to rethink our fill & finish facilities. 

Are you passionate about leading cross-functional projects and driving innovation in IT and Automation? Do you have the skills to manage complex projects while mentoring and empowering teams?  

If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Senior IT & Automation Project Manager; we are hiring for two different roles, Warehouse & Intralogistics and Aseptic Production. 

Read on and apply today for a life-changing career! 

The Positions 

Novo Nordisk is investing massively in new production facilities around the globe. With this expansion we will contribute with the important role of producing future products - and you will get an opportunity to be a part of it. 

As a Senior IT & Automation Project Manager, you will: 

• Lead cross-functional IT & Automation projects by aligning them with organisational goals, while developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, governance structures, and risk management strategies 

• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and alignment across both internal teams and external partners and represent IT & Automation projects in various forums by communicating progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership 

• Drive project execution and governance, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time, while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement 

• Mentor and support the development of project team members, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and high team performance 

• Oversee resource allocation across multiple initiatives to ensure optimal use of time and capabilities, balancing competing demands and priorities effectively 

Qualifications 

For the Senior Project Manager assigned to Warehouse/Intralogistics, we seek and individual with a strong IT background and ideally knowledge with MES; for the other Senior Project Manager, to be focused on Aseptic Production, we seek a strong automation background and PLC/SCADA expertise. 

Furthermore, to succeed in this role, you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or MBA) in a relevant field preferred 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT and/or Automation engineering, including hardware, software, and process development within the pharmaceutical industry 

• Proven expertise in project management methodologies and tools, risk mitigation and data analysis, including leading cross-functional and complex projects 

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing professional teams (including ability to lead and mentor teams) and drive innovation and engagement 

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken 

On a personal level, you demonstrate accountability and an entrepreneurial mindset, ready to tackle change management and innovation initiatives. You possess strong stakeholder management skills paired with clear and effective communication. 

Finally, you are a strategic thinker with resilience, agility and a can do attitude. 

About the Department 

Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) is part of Novo Nordisk’s newly established Fill & Finish area. Our mission is to increase production capacity across the Novo Nordisk network to ensure we continue delivering high-quality products to our patients. 

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and teamwork. We work in a vibrant and positive environment where networking and cooperation are key to our success. The role is based in Anagni, where you will be part of a growing department dedicated to making a difference. 

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk. 

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  

If you believe you are qualified, and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your CV directly via our online application tool. 

Deadline  

25 June 2025