Project Manager III

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

As a Project Manager 3 on our team, you'll dive into a dynamic and fast-paced environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and engaging with our internal stakeholders are the name of the game. You'll have the thrilling opportunity to support the manufacturing process team by managing high-complexity projects, global programs, and mentoring your teammates. Our projects focus on Aseptic Production (formulation, filling, inspection), Finished Production (assembly and packaging), and the Automation that keeps everything running smoothly. By joining us, you'll play a key role in enhancing the high-demand products our customers rely on every day. Come be a part of our team, where every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Relationships

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Essential Functions

• Project Management:
• Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule)
• Develop & execute assigned project plans in accordance with the scope, schedule, quality, impact & cost objectives
• Lead multi-disciplined project team(s), to include negotiating required staffing with LOB & assisting with required training of personnel supporting the project
• Develop project staffing plans, considering both internal & external (contingent/consultant) workers, needed to support projects, to include assembling the project team & manage tasks & time closely for external staff to ensure budget alignment
• Provide project cash flow projections and high-level schedule projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE)
• Refine business case with project owner/sponsor
• Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
• Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources, & internal resources
• Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose
• Provide clear goals so that the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation

Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts

Accountable for financial project through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting

Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the project delivers the desired end-product

Monitor & report project progress, communications to management & other stakeholders, & presentation in steering groups

Ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations

Review, approve, & endorse project related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)

• Support building, managing & improving Project Portfolio Management systems (PMO Tools)
• Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, & visions
• Ensure all facets of the program lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner
• Support project manager mentoring & onboarding

Line of Business Program Management:

Partner with Line of Business to develop project roadmaps (i.e. 1-3-year plan) & master plan (3+ year)

Work with Line of Business to track area obsolescence to support site master plan

Establish & maintain a project related downtime tracking tool

Indirect Reporting of PMO Staff:

Primary communication & escalation path with PMO staff via 1:1 (providing feedback), Steering Group meetings, etc.

Assist other Project Managers to ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations

Consult with PMO manager on PM assignments & performance

Process confirm use of the PMO tools & standards

Assist Project Managers with review, approval, & endorsement of project related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)

Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university required; or

May consider an associate's degree in engineering technology or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of proven project management experience required; or

May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of twelve (12) additional years' experience of proven project management required

Minimum of eight (8) years of proven project management experience required

Leading change management projects required

Leading complex & major capital expenditure projects required

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment required

Advanced project management competencies obtained through relevant project management training or experience preferred

Excellent writing & oral communication skills; presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation & conflict resolution skills required

Ability to work in both technical & non-technical areas required

Ability to use creativity to resolve problems that arise during project execution required

Knowledge of Lean principles & how they apply in a manufacturing environment preferred

Understanding of product documentation & standard operating procedures required

Ability to create & manage work plans & detailed project schedules required

Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills required

Demonstrated ability to communicate with key stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment & demonstrates superior written & oral communication skill required

Develops & maintains strong internal & external relationship required

Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required

Ability to function independently, as well as execution of good judgement in decision making & strong leadership skills required

Functions well in team environment is required

Meets objectives demonstrating strong change management skills required

Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously required

Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for cross functional project teams

Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams required

Ability to utilize critical thinking in problem solving required

Ability to utilize strategic thinking skills in long range planning required

Practice and demonstrate Novo Nordisk behaviors and value (Novo Nordisk Way) and is seen as role model in the department and across the organization required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk 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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex . click apply for full job details