Project Consultant

Project Consultant

Description
Are you driven by the challenge of managing complex projects and eager to collaborate with top scientific minds at the Novo Nordisk Foundation? Join us to help provide tailored support, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement for the benefit of people and society.

We are an organisation of more than 230 colleagues, collaborating with partners around the globe to deliver on our mission. You will join the newly established Digital & Project Excellence department, which currently consists of 9 employees. As a team we believe that by making work fun and engaging we are able to deliver the best results – and we hope that you will contribute to this.

The job
You will be instrumental in achieving the Project Excellence team’s mission to empower NNF’s diverse teams with project management frameworks, tools, and consulting services. You will contribute to all focus areas of the team, with an emphasis on providing executional power to projects and applying your strong analytical skills to strategic initiatives internally in the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide tailored project management support to complex and major pipeline projects.

• Lead workstreams within pipeline projects, collaborating with Scientific Managers to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of an NNF unified project model, including the development of relevant tools and guidance for Project Managers.

• Facilitate engaging workshops and training sessions related to project management.

• Develop relations with Project Owners and Project Managers to understand evolving needs and engagement opportunities.

• Apply your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to internal cross-functional initiatives.

About you
You thrive on challenging existing ways of working and finding innovative solutions. You demonstrate a passion for communication and are known for your excellent collaboration skills.

You have a proven track record when it comes to delivering complex projects. With your curious mind set you are on a continuous learning journey within Project Excellence.

Further, we imagine that you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field such as business administration, political science or economy.

• +5 years experience with project management and/or consulting.

• Strong analytical capabilities, covering deconstruction of complex problems, data analysis and presentation to decision makers.

• Experience in developing project management methodology and tools to elevate organisational capabilities.

• Excellent collaboration skills to liaise with project teams and stakeholders effectively.

• Competency in facilitating engaging workshops and training sessions promoting active participation and knowledge sharing.

• Experience from working or collaborating with philanthropic foundations is an advantage, but not a requirement.

On a more personal level you:

• Are an effective communicator, being able to convey complex issues clearly

• Always look for improvement opportunities

• Excels in collaborating across diverse teams.

• Are a strong relationship builder

• Have a passion for training and organisational development

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, actively seeking opportunities to expand skills and knowledge

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace. It is important to us that our colleagues thrive, are challenged and have potential to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:

• On important projects that benefit society

• With key actors within research and development in Denmark

• As part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society

Apply now
For more information, please contact Lasse Kristiansen at: [email protected].

Please send your application and CV along with your transcripts by clicking “Apply now”. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than October 31, 2024.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian, and social purposes. As a consequence, we are a growing organization, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.

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