Project Portfolio Manager in Portfolio & Project Management at Novo Nordisk Engineering (Denmark - Virum)

Project Portfolio Manager in Portfolio & Project Management at Novo Nordisk Engineering
Does the idea of working with multiple projects & highly skilled colleagues excite you? And do you thrive in an unpredictable work environment, where challenges must be solved? Then you will fit perfectly in this role!

What do we do at NNE?
We are experts in end-to-end pharma engineering, and we design and build pharma facilities that are essential for millions of patients all over the world. Our success is built on our relationships, both with our colleagues and our customers. If you are passionate about working for a noble cause on projects shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent pharma facilities, NNE is the place to be.

About the role
We are looking for a Project Portfolio Manager for one of our client sites in greater Copenhagen. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and developing a portfolio consisting of cross-disciplinary projects of different sizes, ensuring their success and alignment with company and project goals and objectives. The right candidate has a strong background in people management, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for project and portfolio management.

Why do we need you?
With our fast-growing department and the increasing demand from our clients on site we need a new colleague in our portfolio management team. In your new role, you will have the daily management of the portfolio, ensure good alignment with stakeholders across the portfolio, and in collaboration with the portfolio management team set direction and align on best practices for project execution in portfolio projects. You will also work strategically with our account management team to develop the portfolio and build a pipeline of projects on the site.

Location Greater Copenhagen Area Department Portfolio & Project Management
Experience 5+ years Employment Type Full Time

How you might spend your days
As a Project Portfolio Manager, you’ll be

• Providing management, leadership, and ensure all projects within the portfolio follow code of conduct and regulations.
  
• Providing input for steering committee to CPH Portfolio Manager.
  
• Implementing new tools and strategies in the portfolio.
  
• Responsible for onboarding new portfolio members.
  
• Facilitating project lessons learned.
  
• Building good customer relations.
  
• Executing smaller projects within cost, time & budget.
  
• Collaborating with different stakeholders both internal and external to ensure efficient cooperation in the project teams.
  
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the portfolio management team.
  
• Conducting regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for development.
  
• Manage the work environment in the portfolio office, both people management and physical environment.
• Keep an overview of resources in ongoing projects and future resource needs.
  
• A sparring partner to Project Managers executing portfolio projects.

Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy, is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• Enthusiastic to join a passionate and ambitious portfolio management team.
  
• Passionate and ambitious within portfolio and project management.
  
• Excited to lead a portfolio and contribute to the success of our projects.
  
• Collaborative and are looking for how to optimize our project execution in the portfolio.

The miles you’ve walked
In all positions there are some things that are needed, and others a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:

• MSc or BSc degree in engineering or another technical education.
• Experience within Project Management, preferably from an engineering or consultancy company.
  
• A leadership background and experience from a similar position.
  
• PMP certification, other certification, or a MSc or BSc within project management is preferred.
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience within in project management preferably in a project or engineering environment.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate, inspire, and develop team members.
  
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus.

If you do not meet all the requirements, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role.

Why choose NNE?
We provide a range of perks and benefits tailored to enhance your overall experience. Some highlights include:

• Vibrant and project-based work environment
• Collaboration and innovation-based culture
• True empowerment and flexible working conditions

Unleash your potential
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is August 18th 2024
Questions before applying? Please contact Manager Pernille Lykke Toxværd on +45 3075 4704.

At NNE, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.

Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

We will invite to interviews on a running basis.

To learn more about us visit www.nne.com/careers

Application Deadline: 8/19/2024

Location: Denmark - Virum