Manager of Automation & IT Project Management at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Manager of Automation & IT Project Management at Novo Nordisk Engineering If you’re energised by leading people and complex technical projects and you thrive in a changing, multidisciplinary environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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 a Manager of AIT Project Management to join our AIT Project Management leadership team. As a team, we are working on some of the largest and most technically complex pharma projects in Denmark, using the latest technologies across Automation and IT.

Together with the AIT Project Management leadership team, you will lead and develop a department of 15 Project Managers delivering highly technical projects in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. Your contribution will be important in ensuring high performance and employee wellbeing, while securing the right resources and competencies for our growing project portfolio.

You will work closely with Project Directors, customers, and Sales to support business development, follow up on new opportunities and ensure the right staffing across our projects. You will also contribute to creating a positive and engaging working environment across our wider team of more than 50 highly skilled Project Managers. Our Project Managers bring experience across Process Automation, SCADA, PLC, IT/OT, PI, PAT, MES, and automated solutions. Project execution ranges from traditional PMP-based planning and execution to agile methodologies and the use of ADO, depending on the project area and customer requirements.

Location Denmark - Kalundborg

Experience Over 10 years

Department AIT Project Management

How you might spend your days

As a Manager of AIT Project Management, you’ll be:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a motivated team of Project Managers, ensuring high employee engagement and wellbeing
• Ensuring the right resources and competence mix are in place to support our growth strategy and project pipeline
• Working closely with Project Directors, customers, and Sales to support project delivery, business development, and new opportunities
• Strengthening Project Management processes within AIT and driving continuous improvements
• Supporting project execution and, when needed, taking

on smaller assignments as a Project Manager

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:

• A supportive leader who listens, provides constructive feedback, and motivates others to succeed
• Committed to ongoing coaching and the wellbeing and development of your employees
• A team player who leads by example and collaborates effectively across different areas and levels
• A strong communicator with a positive, holistic, and analytical mindset
• Structured and effective in your work, with an open and engaging management style

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:

• You hold a

bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or bring equivalent relevant experience

• You

have at least four years of experience leading Project Managers and/or technical specialists

• You

have a background as a Project Manager

• You

have knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

• You

are fluent in written and spoken English and Danish

Life at NNE

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE 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 programme, 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 25th October 2026

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please contact VP of AIT Project Management Timme Traberg-Andersen +45 3079 9436.

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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