Space Planning Project Manager

Are you eager to be part of the expansion of Novo Nordisk's largest global Research and Development (R&D) site? Do you have extensive experience as a Project Manager specializing in facility management, space management, or laboratory and office planning? Then this is your chance to have exposure to the newly established Site Operations team as a maternity cover (10-12 months). Your task will be to lead and implement projects that contribute to the optimal utilization of office space and laboratories in our biggest R&D Site situated in Måløv, Denmark.
 
The Position
In your role as a maternity cover for a Space Planning Project Manager, your work will directly impact and shape the working environment of our R&D colleagues. You will Collaborate with design and construction professionals across various disciplines to ensure seamless integration of development, design, and construction of drawings and specifications, guaranteeing successful delivery of projects on-time and within budget.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing small- to mid-sized interior renovation and construction projects, creating and implementing plans and procedures for project execution, construction management, and risk mitigation
• Assisting in the development of strategic space plans, aligning project schedules with user priorities, expectations, and space guidelines
• Developing, revising, and maintaining space metrics reports
• Collaborating with vendors, employees, and relevant senior stakeholders, solving problems, and delegating tasks as needed
• Maintaining constant communication with all relevant parties, keeping them updated with regular status reports

 
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field, preferably Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or Architect
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional work experience in an equivalent capacity preferably within research facilities
• Excellent computer skills and extensive knowledge in relevant software applications and programs: Autocad, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional planning and project management skills with strong analytical thinking capabilities
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between external and internal stakeholders

 
About the department
Research & Early Development (R&ED) Integration, Investments and Operations DK is a Vice President area within R&ED that enables the R&ED organization via Project Management & Operational Excellence. It consists of approx. 20 colleagues and is growing. Beyond Operations, R&ED Integration, Investments and Operations DK also drives major R&D investment projects, integrations as well as R&D Health & Safety Operations.
 
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 60,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
 
Contact
For further information, please contact Director of Strategy and Operations R&ED, Malte Paulsen at esop@novonordisk.com or Space Planning Project Manager, Louise Stobæk Haaning at ilhg@novonordisk.com.
 
Deadline
6 May 2024
 
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