Associate IT/OT Project Director-DPM US CL2

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance 
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

The Position

This is a large-scale Project Execution and indirect leadership role focused on guiding and driving a team of senior project managers and technical employees to ensure the successful delivery of IT and Automation solutions for the Fill & Finished Expansions (FFEx) in Clayton. This position is responsible for aligning the program with global standards, managing high-level scope, resources and budgets and ensuring smooth collaboration between local and global teams. The role involves strategic oversight, influencing cross-functional decision-making and driving the overall execution activities at site and transition to operations. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors and internal leadership, while mentoring leaders within the team, is essential to achieving project success.

Relationships

This role will have dual reporting lines. The role will have a solid line reporting to Senior Director, GMS IT – DPM US and a dotted line reporting to PVP of FFEx Clayton.

Essential Functions

• Indirect lead a team of senior project managers, automation engineers and IT/OT experts, fostering strong project execution and deliveries within the team
• Oversee the implementation of IT & Automation systems, ensuring alignment with global standards and local requirements in close collaboration with Expansion Site Lead including management of scope, timelines, resources and budgets to meet strategic objective
• Collaborate closely with the Expansion Site Lead and track leads to ensure cross-functional integration and execution
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders, including global and local leadership, to maintain transparency and alignment
• Drive risk management and problem-solving efforts, addressing challenges proactively
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers and external partners to ensure smooth execution
• Monitor program progress and provide strategic direction to ensure milestones are met and standards are upheld
• Facilitate the seamless transition from project execution to operational readiness, ensuring operational teams are well-prepared
• Collaborate with department leadership & provide oversight for development, coaching, performance management, recruitment & employee relations
• Influence and contribute to global IT & automation strategy, bringing local insights and leadership to global discussion
• Develop, manage and track the IT/OT site annual budget managing cost expectations
• Ensure appropriate problem solving and its countermeasure implementation for LoB
• Define, implement & process confirm dynamic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lead & motivate others to drive productivity improvement initiatives & projects
• Role models the NNWAY of working
• Be an active member of both local program leadership team led by the PVP and global leadership team led by Head DPM US IT
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in directly related field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in IT &/or Automation required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of proven Project Management experience in Manufacturing, Engineering &/or Production required
• Experience in indirect leading technical SMEs required
• Comprehensive understanding of program management methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively plan, execute, monitor and control the program required
• Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience preferred
• Experience with frameworks like PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments required
• Strong problem-solving skills and be able to analyze situations, evaluate options and make sound decisions under pressure required
• Expertise in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts required
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills required
• Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules preferred
• Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills required
• Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects required
• Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes required
• Effectively communicate the program's objectives, progress and potential risks to stakeholders at various levels of the organization required
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate required
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment required
• Proven expertise in mentoring & development of people leaders, change management, planning & organizing, managing execution & revising work plans for complex issues addressed by cross-functional teams preferred

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 defeating 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.

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.

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.