Product Owner

Enterprise IT & Quality
Ballerup, Denmark

Shape the backbone of our global IT landscape – and keep the platform that powers Novo Nordisk running stronger, smarter and more scalable every day.

Your new role
As Product Owner for our global Virtualization area, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the virtualization platform that underpins operations across Novo Nordisk. Spanning virtualization, compute (servers) and storage – with VMware as the primary platform – this is a role for someone who can create structure, ensure stable operations and drive continuous improvement at the same time.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Taking full ownership for the stability, performance and continuity of the virtualization platform
• Driving product vision, roadmap and progress on strategic initiatives, while ensuring clear prioritisation between development, improvements and stable operations
• Establishing structure, governance and clear processes across the area, and driving architecture and technical direction in close collaboration with architecture teams
• Ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across our global teams in Denmark, India, US and Manila
• Leading and developing the team with a strong focus on performance, ownership and delivering results
• Driving automation, lifecycle management and standardisation of the platform
• Strengthening collaboration between Operations, Engineering and the business

Your new department
In Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

You will join our global Virtualization area, a team responsible for the compute, storage and virtualization foundations that the entire organisation relies on. Working across Denmark, India, US and Manila, we combine operational excellence with a strong development agenda – and your leadership will be central to shaping how we evolve the platform for the future.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of technology, people and strategy. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years' solid experience in IT infrastructure, with documented experience as a Product Owner, Technical Lead or in a similar role
• Strong technical understanding of VMware (vSphere, vCenter), combined with in-depth knowledge of data centre operations and enterprise environments
• Proven experience driving global teams and delivering results across multiple locations
• Ability to create structure, clarity and progress in complex organisations, balancing operations with development and improvement
• Strong stakeholder management skills at both technical and business levels, paired with clear and effective communication in English

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.

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 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 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.

Deadline
5 July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.