Project Manager 3 - Site Capacity

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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, 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 12 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

Execute assigned projects across any business unit within cost, quality, & schedule requirements. Coach & support PM1s & PM2s in planning & executing projects to ensure project success (i.e., on budget, on time, within scope). Partner with Line of Business to guide projects. Ensure projects are executed & staffed according to plan. Support Line of Business in developing project roadmap & area master plan. Indirect reporting of PMO staff with 1:1s, roadblock resolution, risk reporting, & overall first level of project guidance.

 

Relationships

Manager, Project Management Office.

 

Essential Functions

• Project Management:
  • Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule)
  • 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
• Program Management:
  • Lead programs, or series of related projects spanning multiple years, with specific oversight of quality, delivery, & cost
  • Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects
  • Partner with business areas to visualize project roadmaps (i.e. 1-3 year plan) & master plan (3+ year)
  • Establish & maintain a project related downtime tracking tool
  • Lead communications for business area stakeholders related to overall project delivery

• Indirect Reporting of PMO Staff:
  • Primary communication & escalation path with PMO staff via 1:1, board meetings, etc
  • Ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations
  • Consult PMO manager on PM assignments & performance
  • Process confirm use of the PMO tools & standards
  • Review, approve, & endorse 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 hours necessary to support production & /or project implementation windows. Ability to move throughout facility in the performance of duties in