Job Description

Shape How Project Managers Succeed in Practice

Do you want to improve how projects are executed in reality, not just how they are designed on paper? Are you motivated by translating best practice into tangible ways of working that project managers can actually use?

At Ramboll, we are strengthening how Project Managers succeed in practice. We are looking for a Capability Lead within Project Management Execution to join our Operational Excellence team in Operational Excellence.

In this role, you will take ownership of key behavioral Project Management capability areas such as stakeholder and communication management, and work closely with experienced Project Managers and business stakeholders to capture, structure, and scale effective ways of working in practice across Ramboll’s global project portfolio.

You will work at the intersection of project delivery, capability development, and AI-enabled ways of working, shaping practical approaches and ensuring they are embedded effectively in real project environments.

Your New Role

As part of the Operational Excellence function, you will own and develop selected execution-focused Project Management capabilities. You will ensure these are clear, practical, and consistently applied, supporting Project Managers in delivering strong commercial outcomes and effective client engagement.

You will collaborate closely with Process & Product Owners, OPEX leadership, and global business areas, contributing to a strong and consistent Project Management approach across Ramboll.

In this role, you will be part of an international team based in Copenhagen, collaborating with operations teams within our 7 Global Areas—Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Architecture & Landscape, and Management Consulting across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific. Our team includes strong capabilities within process management for other operational processes as well as experts in UX and enablement. You will join Ramboll’s Global Operational Excellence function, you will work closely with other Group Enabling Functions and be working closely with our team of business consultants and product delivery teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Capability Ownership (Behavioral PM Domains) - Own and evolve selected Project Management execution capabilities, such as stakeholder and communication management, PM-facing commercial contract management, and change handling, defining how PMs operate across the project lifecycle..

• Capability Design & Products - Own and evolve practical capability products, including playbooks, tools, and learning assets that enable Project Managers to succeed in real project situations.

• Project Manager Tiering Model - Shape and maintain the Project Manager tiering model, defining capability expectations aligned with project complexity and supporting its practical application.

• Embedding in Project Execution - Translate capability frameworks into real project environments, supporting pilots, gathering feedback, and continuously improving how they are applied.

• AI & Digital Enablement - Identify opportunities to improve Project Management execution through AI and digital tools, and define how these can be embedded in day-to-day workflows in collaboration with Tech stakeholders and OPEX Process & Product Owners.

• Business Engagement & Insight Generation - Work closely with Project Managers and business stakeholders to understand how projects are executed in practice. Lead interviews, workshops, and feedback sessions to capture insights, identify what works, and translate this into scalable capability solutions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work with OPEX leadership, Process Owners, and global teams to ensure alignment, relevance, and adoption of capability areas.

Your Starting Point for Success

To thrive in this role, you should be:

• A structured and pragmatic thinker who can turn complexity into simple, usable solutions
• Curious about how projects actually run in practice, and motivated to improve them
• Comfortable working through influence rather than authority
• Focused on creating tangible outputs that are used in real work, not just concepts
• Digitally curious, with an interest in AI-enabled ways of working
• Strong in facilitation and structured problem solving, with the ability to run interviews, workshops, and dialogues that uncover practical insights from the business

What You Bring

• A relevant degree in engineering, project management, business, or similar
• Experience from the AEC industry (required) with exposure to project delivery environments
• 4–8 years of experience in either:
• Management consulting, business excellence, or transformation roles, and/or
• Project management, PMO, or project excellence functions
• Proven ability to design frameworks, tools, or ways of working and translate them into practical use
• Experience with building and scaling capabilities through learning, e.g. learning journeys, training concepts, or structured capability development
• Experience with facilitating interviews, workshops, or user engagement processes to understand business needs and translate them into practical solutions
• Experience engaging with project teams or stakeholders to turn concepts into practice
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority

What We Can Offer You

• A high-impact role shaping how Project Managers succeed across Ramboll
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of project delivery, capability building, and digital innovation
• Exposure across global business areas and project environments
• A collaborative and people-driven culture where your work directly improves project performance
• The long-term perspective of a foundation-owned company

Ready to Join Us?

If you are motivated by improving how projects are executed in practice and want to contribute to shaping the future of Project Excellence at Ramboll, we would love to hear from you.

You are likely to thrive in this role if you enjoy building practical ways of working that others adopt and if you are motivated by improving project execution at scale.

Deadline: 31.05.2026

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the Heart of Sustainable Change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Additional Information

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