Project Manager II - PMO
Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Clayton
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve
the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of
state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery
and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo
Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, 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 positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off
including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance,
Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution
plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits
including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical
leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical
productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee
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 Establish the foundation
for a future operational project office, including building the
future project portfolio & driving key investment portfolio
projects outside the scope of the EPCM contract with an annual
budget of approximately USD $30 million. Position will act as Lead
for responsibilities in the PMO group building out our project
portfolio that are outside of the Project contract. Relationships
Reports to Project Director, Project Office. Essential Functions
Execute medium & complex level investment projects as rated through
the project execution model that are critical to business success.
Financial responsibilities to ensure projects are completed on
budgetOversee the operations of the PMO unit under guidance of
senior leadership. Provide directions to project management
professionals in the Project OfficeOversee preparation of executive
level meetings such as PPG. Drive executive stakeholder management
& the executive level decision making processDrive development of
project management as a core competency of the unit & across DAPI
USSupport & drive cross-functional project coordination
activitiesProvide input to PMO candidate selection & mentoring to
team membersContinuous process improvement via cLEAN®Follow all
safety & environmental requirements in the performance of
dutiesDevelop PMO policies, as requiredOther accountabilities, as
assigned Physical Requirements May move equipment &/or supplies
weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body
positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour
shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on
role. May require color vision based on role. May require the
ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing
protections. Qualifications MA/MS (science, engineering, or
business field is preferred), or equivalent combination of
education & experience requiredMinimum of five (5) years of
leadership/management/consultancy preferredExperience in
manufacturing or project management with a preference toward
pharmaceutical or other regulated industries preferredKnowledge of
Novo Nordisk governance & good Novo Nordisk network
preferredKnowledge of large CAPEX projects with focus on PMO roles
an advantage preferredProven expertise in mentoring/development,
change management, planning/organizing, managing execution, &
revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross
functional teams 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, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are
interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance
or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290.
This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used
to inquire about the status of applications.
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