Sustainability Program Manager

at  Novo Nordisk

Sustainability Program Manager
Category: Project Management & Agile
Location:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team driving sustainability programs and projects? Do you have a proven track record for program management within the sustainability area? Are you keen on making a difference for Novo Nordisk to support the elimination of waste of energy, water, and materials across our production sites in PSQIT interacting with diverse stakeholders? And do you have a can-do attitude and a positive mindset? If so, you may be our new Circular for Zero (C4Z) program manager in Product Supply, Quality, and IT (PSQIT) Sustainability. Read on and apply today for a life-changing career!

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• An MSc degree in a relevant field, combined with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a Project Manager with cross-functional reach and high complexity, including significant exposure to collaboration with external parties and management.
• Preferably, significant insights into the supply chain and an understanding and broad NN production and process knowledge.
• Proven track record of working with sustainability and Insights into the circular economy and an understanding of sustainability requirements and opportunities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to share recommendations with senior management.
• proficiency in MS Office products, as well as a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Professional proficiency in English.

On a personal level, you have a high degree of integrity and can structure and prioritize your work independently, while at the same time collaborating with your colleagues. You have excellent stakeholder management skills and enjoy building long-lasting relations across the network. Moreover, you can facilitate value-adding discussions by having a good overview and strategic flair. You are highly motivated & energetic, with a willingness to take required initiatives and lead projects. Contribution to a positive working environment is key to you.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for:

• Lead C4Z track 4: Eliminate waste of energy, water, and materials as part of the overall strategy from our Corporate Environmental Strategy.
• Ensure alignment on short-, medium-, and long-term goal setting related to energy, water, and materials within PSQIT.
• Ensure annual forecast and impact assessment of current initiatives from PSQIT roadmaps.
• Identify new focus areas and projects/initiatives to ensure target realization.
• Lead and participate in environmental projects related to e.g., process standardization, water and energy savings, Water-Nature related initiatives, waste reductions, recycling/reuse etc.
• Share and support coordination of best practices across PSQIT

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• An MSc degree in a relevant field, combined with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a Project Manager with cross-functional reach and high complexity, including significant exposure to collaboration with external parties and management.
• Preferably, significant insights into the supply chain and an understanding and broad NN production and process knowledge.
• Proven track record of working with sustainability and Insights into the circular economy and an understanding of sustainability requirements and opportunities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to share recommendations with senior management.
• proficiency in MS Office products, as well as a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Professional proficiency in English