Senior Project Manager within Process Automation at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Senior Project Manager within Process Automation at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Does the idea of being part of the largest pharmaceutical projects in Denmark and managing complex Process Automation projects excite you? And do you thrive on defining and executing project strategies in close corporation with highly skilled colleagues? Then you’ll fit right in!

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

As a Senior Project Manager within Process Automation, you will be part of our large project portfolio in Kalundborg. You will play an important role in ensuring the successful execution of our deliveries and will be in close contact with both internal and external stakeholders.

As part of your role, you will maintain close dialogue with your team on-site and participate in regular meetings across disciplines, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and execution according to our plans.

The technical focus of this position is Process Automation, working with DCS 800xA and ECS solutions interfacing with new technologies within the Industry 4.0 domain and Manufacturing IT solutions. Our projects cover the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual and basic design phases to on-site testing activities, including FAT, Interface Testing, Wet Testing, SAT, and UAT, culminating in handover to our customers.

Based on your skills and experience, several opportunities are available within our portfolio.

Location Denmark - Kalundborg

Experience Minimum 5 Years

Department AIT Project Management

How you might spend your days

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Executing projects within your area in close collaboration with your team, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Focusing on overall project planning, ensuring delivery quality, and planning the necessary resources to maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Estimating costs and planning budgets in collaboration with our engineers and specialists.

• Managing project scope and ensuring that changes are analysed and agreed upon with stakeholders.

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:

• Work across the boundaries and you like to work in a diverse and international environment

• Create results through efficient project management and communication, leveraging from your relations to your team and stakeholder

• Have a personal commitment, known for your effectiveness and an open management style and know the impotency to win as a team

• Are fluent in English both written and spoken

What you bring to the role

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have the following experience and educational background:

• An educational background at bachelor's level or a similar relevant technical background.

• 6–10 years of experience with a proven track record in DCS and ECS/PLC Process Automation projects, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience with GMP project execution and preferable knowledge with S88 and S95

• Experience in executing Process Automation projects in collaboration with other disciplines, such as mechanical and process design, as well as end users.

• Experience with on-site commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, and UAT.

• Project Management certification, e.g. PMP or PRINCE2, is preferred.

If you do not meet all the requirements, you are still welcome to apply and provide alternative experience that you believe would be valuable in this role.

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 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 13th September 2026

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Senior Manager Carsten Wexel on +45 3191 1501

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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