Manager, Project Management

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Manager, Project Management
For our ambitious, fast-growing team in Copenhagen, we are looking for a Manager, Project Management. Working in the Project Management Office, you will take a leading role in managing the Project management team and executing complex Engineering projects You will be responsible for developing project management talent, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring that all projects align with organizational goals and timelines while proactively managing risks and stakeholder communications.

The Team and Department
The Project Management team plays an essential role in the Project Management Office as the area delivering strategic investment projects from our Site Master Plan. To that efficiently the function must ensure high-level resource planning, coordination, and execution of investment projects throughout the organization on the site in Copenhagen. This means a wide range of projects to cover improvements in operations, utilities, labs, and office buildings. This team is responsible for optimizing resource use, engaging with end users, and conducting risk and issue management. The goal is to ensure successful project delivery, mitigate potential risks, and continuously improve project performance and collaboration across the organization.

The Role
The Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading a team of project managers managing Engineering projects of significant size, cost, or complexity. This role will oversee the entire lifecycle of project planning and execution, ensuring that progress, budgets, risks, and impacts are monitored and reported effectively. Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for developing and mentoring project management talent within the team, ensuring that PM practices align with organizational guidelines and KPI’s.

You will…

• Lead and manage the execution of complex Engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Effectively allocate and manage project management resources to optimize performance.
• Oversee the coordination and progress of ongoing projects, ensuring deadlines, scope, and budget adherence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks and safety concerns to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Provide regular updates and performance reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Lead the development, growth, and mentorship of the Project Management team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Support Engineering innovation initiatives by integrating project management expertise into innovative solutions.

You have…

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage and deliver complex investment projects, with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Leadership & Emotional Intelligence: Strong people management and leadership skills, with a focus on talent development and emotional intelligence.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate Engineering strategy into actionable project objectives and outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization, with the ability to present complex ideas and updates.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: A proactive approach to identifying issues and delivering solutions, coupled with sound decision-making ability.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Excellent relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of CAPEX financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Location: Copenhagen Site