Senior People and Project Manager

Do you want to be responsible for driving one of the teams that will design and construct the facilities in one of our strategic expansion projects in [xxxxx] Manufacturing Area? Are you interested in working with one of the best construction organisations in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you want to contribute to our “Circular for Zero” ambition and help us reduce our carbon emissions from operations and distribution to zero over the coming 10 years? Join us as from the very beginning in building a new manufacturing site in Kalundborg!

The position
We are looking for an influential Senior People and Project Manager with exceptional leadership skills to lead and inspire project teams. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of overseeing and guiding projects within the scope of the construction of new facilities, while motivating, coaching, and developing the team members. This role requires stakeholder management at all levels within the organization. Collaborating with project managers, engineering partners, and suppliers, the Senior Project Manager will play a crucial role in designing and constructing large-scale facilities for new factories, managing project scope, planning, costs, and risks, and ensuring exceptional stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and inspire 5 project managers to help them achieve overall project goals.

Oversee the design and construction of large new facilities and create results through project managers.

Manage project scope, planning, costs, and project risks to ensure successful project delivery.

Communicate about schedule, targets and direction effectively and transparently.

We foresee that people leadership will take approximately 60% of the time, while the rest will be devoted to project management. The role is based in Kalundborg with occasional work in Copenhagen, and some flexibility to work from home. Qualifications
We imagine that a successful candidate will have:

Proven experience with leadership and team management, ideally with leading leaders

Experience with project management within construction, engineering, pharma, or other relevant industries.

Strong stakeholder management skills across various organizational levels.

Excellent communication and personal skills, with fluency in English.

It would be an advantage if you had experience from a large global company, working with different cultures but you could also come from a smaller company, you have experience with project management Do not hesitate to apply even if you cannot tick all the boxes, as your profile might be a great fit for our needs, anyway. On a personal level, we imagine that you have a natural ability to engage your stakeholders, you enjoy close teamwork and have experience motivating others. You thrive in a multicultural environment that demands independence to make critical decisions. Building structure comes naturally to you and you enjoy simplicity.
About the department
Today, 3.200 employees of [xxxxx] Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products. With more than 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing, we are today the world’s largest insulin-producing facility. By joining [xxxxx] Manufacturing in Kalundborg, we promise you a developing career, where you will be met with trust and responsibility by dedicated colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a successful company with a higher purpose and an inclusive environment. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 30 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Interested in a life-changing career? Read more about the opportunities at [xxxxx] Kalundborg at: [xxxxx] Working at [xxxxx]
At [xxxxx], we don’t wait for change. We drive change. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. Working at [xxxxx] is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. [xxxxx] relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees to change the lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. Contact
For further information, please contact Project Director Willi Christiansen at +[xxxxx].

Deadline
9 June 2024

We will process applications as we receive them, so please do not hesitate to apply. 
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation to apply in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.  We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At [xxxxx] we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.