Job Description
Project Managers to Digital Project Management department at Novo
Nordisk Engineering
Do you wish to work at the intersection of
engineering, data, and digital tools, ensuring that solutions create real value
and are embedded into our ways of working?
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We are looking for several Project Managers
for our newly established Digital Project Management Department within the
Engineering Model Transformation (EMT) area.
We are building a new
department focused on delivering digital and AI-driven initiatives across NNE that
will shape the future of how we design and deliver pharmaceutical facilities.
As Project Manager, you will
play a key role in turning strategy into execution driving projects that
strengthen how we design, build, and deliver pharmaceutical facilities.
We are looking for several
project managers ranging from Associate Project Managers (2-4 years of
experience) to Senior Project Managers (+8 years of experience).
Your place of work will be at our office in Virum, but
you can expect regular trips to our project sites in Kalundborg and in the
Copenhagen area to be close to our projects and main
users.
Location
Denmark - Virum
Experience
2-8
years
Department
Digital
Project Management
How you might spend your days
As project manager, you’ll be working with a highly
skilled delivery-oriented team that will drive multi-disciplinary projects, where
your daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage a portfolio of projects that are directly linked to NNE
management strategic enablers
- Establish clear governance, reporting, and communication structures
towards the teams delivering within the portfolio.
- Act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering
disciplines and IT developers, ensuring alignment between business needs, engineering
workflows, and technical solutions
- Contribute to developing standards, templates, and best practices
within your department.
- Support scaling of solutions across projects and
departments in close collaboration with IT and supporting the good
collaboration with colleagues at our office in Bangalore, India
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- Motivated by leading a team through an empowering and holistic leadership style encouraging a can-do attitude and engagement
- Finding it motivating to establish clear governance, roles, and processes that support agile digital project execution
- Possessing great stakeholder management and communication skills
- Thriving creating structure in an agile project environment and prioritizing tasks and initiatives
- Valuing teamwork and believe in helping your team members and your project management colleagues
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- A relevant higher education within engineering, IT/computer science/data science/software engineer, or similar (e.g., M.Sc. or B.Sc. in engineering, IT, or related field)
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience driving complex projects as project manager including a strong understanding of project execution and agile principles
- Experience working with digital solutions, data, or AI-related initiatives
- You speak and write English fluently
- Experience from pharmaceutical (GMP) and/or engineering companies is a plus
Life at NNE
NNE is short for Novo
Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, it means so much more.
At NNE, you become part of a vibrant,
project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is
therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected
five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be
accommodated in line with business needs.
We are, at our core, a people business and, as
such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work
together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly
believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new
colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, supported by a range of
in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term
growth.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is
19th July 2026
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please send an SMS and arrange a talk with Director,
Niels Karim Høst-Madsen on +45 3075 2705.
Between week 27-29 you can expect a delay in reply due
to summer holiday.
We kindly refrain from questions regarding the
potential fit into the role - we encourage you to apply to the position even if
you are a bit in doubt. You might just be the one we are looking for!
If you have any questions regarding the application
process, please write to recruit@nne.com and we will assist you as soon as
possible.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring:
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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