Associate Manager for Project Engineering Teams

at  Novo Nordisk

Associate Manager for Project Engineering Teams
Category: Manufacturing
Location:Kalundborg, Region Zealand, DK
We’re looking for People Leaders to join our Project Engineering team within the Project Management Office (PMO). In this role, you’ll lead a talented team of external project engineers, passionate about delivering excellence. This is your chance to expand your leadership skills within a forward-thinking organization recognized as a benchmark among Project teams. Apply today for a life-changing career!

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this position, you have:

• Technical or academic background in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience working in GMP-focused environments, ideally within the pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Proficiency in English is required; Danish is a plus.

You have strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders. Independent and proactive, you identify initiatives to support reliable project execution. With a high drive and team-oriented mindset, you motivate and engage others, leading effectively in a dynamic environment.

• You will manage a team of approx. 20-30 external project engineers working on complex projects focused on increasing capacity for our key products.
• Manage day-to-day activities and resources to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and workload, ensuring each project has the right engineering support.
• Ensure the team possesses both the technical and behavioural skills needed for success.
• Act as an engaged, hands-on leader, balancing immediate needs with long-term growth for each team member and the team as a whole