PMO lead, Anagni

Are you an experienced project manager with a knack for strategic planning? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead and influence change? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Project Manager at Novo Nordisk. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career. The position As a Project Management Office Lead, you will provide overall management and guidance to project activities. You will develop and oversee the implementation of the strategic project management plan and align project activities with organizational goals and objectives. You will effectively allocate and manage resources within the Project Management Office (PMO). You will ensure optimal utilization of personnel and budgetary resources. Your other responsibilities will be: Establish and maintain project execution standards and systems in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), Novo Nordisk project execution model and FFEx Project Execution standards. Monitor and uphold quality standards for all capital projects. Identify and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering. Ensure project managers and construction managers achieve time, quality, and cost objectives. Implement effective cost management practices for all capital projects. Drive outcomes by holding teams accountable for financial objectives. Implement continuous process improvement methodologies such as cLEAN and Systematic Problem Solving (SPS). Facilitate training programs for personnel supporting the project portfolio in project management processes. Develop project managers to execute projects aligned with strategic goals. Support program governance and maintain transparent relations with the headquarters team. Regarding your personal skills, we require a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and management skills, proven expertise in mentoring, change management, and stakeholder management, a proactive approach towards project goals and deliverables, the ability to manage priorities, result-oriented with a "can-do" attitude, organized and structured approach. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Science or related field. Minimum 5 years relevant experience in similar management positions. Minimum 8 years combined project management experience in major investment projects, e.g. as planner, cost engineer, risk engineer or similar. Extensive experience working in complex projects in various roles including roles with project management responsibility, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries. Proven experience in project management, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Strong strategic planning and resource management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Familiarity with quality management systems and project execution standards. Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies such as cLEAN and Systematic Problem Solving (SPS). Knowledge of cost control and financial management practices. About the department You will be part of the FFEx AN Engineering & Construction Management department based in Anagni, Italy. Our project is part of a global initiative with sister projects in Denmark, France, and the USA. You will be working on-site in Anagni, interacting with international engineering partners and collaborating across world time zones. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation and excellence. Working at Novo Nordisk We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease. Contact To submit your application, please upload your CV in English. Deadline March 24th, 2025 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr