Project Management Office Director

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for leading complex expansion projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Project Director Utility, Facility & Construction Management to join our team in the Rome area, Italy. If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. 

 

The position 

 

As our Project Director Utility, Facility & Construction Management at Novo Nordisk, you will be a key part in the expansion project’s success.  You will allocate and optimize the use of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives, as well as identify resource gaps or constraints and propose solutions to ensure project success. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and change in project planning and execution, and also provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability. 

 

Your main accountabilities will include: 

• Develop and execute project plans, defining objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocations. 

• Identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address any issues that may arise. 

• Develop project budgets, closely monitoring and managing expenditures, to ensure adherence to financial constraints. 

• Drive efficiency and adaptability in project management processes and implement innovative project management software solutions to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. 

• Proactively identifying and implementing innovative strategies to optimize project timelines, and deliverables, and championing a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and technologies. 

 

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Project Management certification, such as PMP. 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management, with experience in establishing facilities, utilities, and site infrastructure in greenfield projects. 

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field. 

As our Project Director it will be an asset to demonstrate familiarity with construction management, engineering management and project management. 

 

About the department 

You will be joining a newly established and growing area in our company, responsible for designing, planning, and building all major fill & finish expansion projects across Novo Nordisk to meet the needs of millions of patients. You will be part of a global team who will develop the pharma facilities of the future and work with advanced technology to rethink our fill & finish facilities. Our team is responsible for planning, organising, and controlling resources and processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Our department is dynamic and collaborative, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development   

The Position will be located at our office in the greater Rome area.   

 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

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