IT Project Manager (WPO)

Are you an experienced IT professional or technical expert with an interest in project management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment involving cross-functional collaboration and complex project landscapes? 

We are looking for skilled professionals to join our team as an IT Project Manager, responsible for driving local IT projects and implementing compliant computerized systems. 
Don’t hesitate to apply!

The Position
In this role, you will be responsible for leading small to mid-sized projects from an IT perspective, ensuring both technical quality and compliance. These projects typically involve the implementation of new production lines or IT/OT systems, and require strong collaboration across engineering, automation, quality, and manufacturing teams. Your goal will be to ensure robust IT solutions are delivered in a structured and compliant manner.

Key responsibilities:
•    Plan and execute IT and IT compliance deliverables in coordination with local IT SMEs.
•    Define project scope for IT components and develop solution concepts with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
•    Manage and communicate project scope, schedule, and budget in alignment with Application Target Architecture (ATA) and other relevant frameworks.
•    Collaborate closely with Engineering, Automation, Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams throughout the project lifecycle.
•    Ensure adherence to Novo Nordisk's Quality Management System and IT/OT corporate compliance requirements.
•    Follow established project governance, including preparation of documentation for stage gate reviews and project milestone approvals.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you:
•    Hold a Master’s or bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
•    Bring a strong technical background and an interest in working in project management capacity. Prior experience in project leadership is a plus but not a strict requirement.
•    Are familiar with project tools and reporting practices, or eager to develop expertise in these areas to support efficient project execution and communication.
•    Can translate complex technical details into clear, concise updates for stakeholders, including management and governance bodies.
•    Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

As a person you are a strong communicator and collaborator who leads with direction, pragmatism, and a focus on results. You work independently, stay organized under pressure, and bring flexibility, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor to a fast-paced, changing environment. Your ability to respect diverse perspectives and keep the team motivated is key to success in this role.

About the department
Device Component Manufacturing (DCM) is the unit in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply division, who is leading in component manufacturing of tomorrow’s devices for Novo Nordisk patients helping millions of people around the world to live with chronical diseases.
We are approximately 600 employees dedicated to partner up with our colleagues within Novo Nordisk and setting the standards for today's and tomorrow's device component production. We always welcome talented people who values a collaborative environment and would like to grow with us. Like in the rest of Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to grow and build your career.

In DCM IT, we are a diverse team composed of 14 professionals overseeing areas including IT infrastructure, system management, IT security, and digitalization which includes BI & Analytics and AI/ML solutions. We’re looking for talented people who are self-starters and possess a strong work ethic. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to grow and build your career.

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease. 
 
Contact
If you have any question to the position, please feel free to contact Associate Manager, Jens Frederiksen, at JGFK@novonordisk.com or +45 3448 2711.
 
Deadline
1 June 2025. 

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. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume.

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.