Manager for Project Cost Management team with
strong analytical skills at Novo Nordisk Engineering
If
you are an experienced manager who is motivated by leading skilled project
controllers and you thrive on turning data into clear, value‑adding insights
for decision‑makers, we will love to hear from you!
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We are looking for experienced manager to
join our Business Finance department. Business Finance consists of around 45
and 15 highly skilled and motivated employees in Denmark and India,
respectively.
The department consists of a Project Cost Management team and a Financial
Planning & Analytics team and is working very closely with both other
Project Controls areas as well as line of business to support good decision
making in both the projects and in NNE as an organisation.
You will be leading the Project Cost
Management team consisting of around 20 Senior Project controllers and Project
controllers in Denmark, who are key in controlling both the largest execution projects
as well as smaller projects in NNE.
In Business Finance, we engage and
interact with a large variety of stakeholders at all levels of the
organization. Regardless of which of these many stakeholders we face, our
ambition is to take a partner position and provide them with data driven
insights that enable them to make good decisions. This requires a proactive
mindset and positive approach to solving tasks and a high level of flexibility.
The place of work for this position will be our Headquarter
in Virum, but you can expect weekly trips to our site in Kalundborg as a part
of your team and our customer will be located there.
| Location |
Demnark - Virum |
| Experience |
Minimum 7 Years |
| Department |
Business Finance |
How you might spend your days
As Manager, you'll be working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organization
where your daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and lead a team of around 20 people from junior to senior-level across Virum and Kalundborg, acting ad mentor and coach for the team members
- Lead strategic initiatives within the team as well as across several disciplines
- Resource planning and hiring to secure right competencies in the team
- Continuously develop the team and its deliverables to be able to support our projects and project pipeline in the best possible way
- Drive optimization and improvement initiatives, including strengthening our processes and systems to deliver data driven cost performance insights to our stakeholders
- As part of our team is
based in India, occasional travelling to our Indian office can be expected
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- Having a holistic leadership style focusing on driving engagement in the team
- Possessing great stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytically strong and focused on data
- Motivated by creating structure and driving multiple agendas
- Thriving in an energetic and fast-paced environment with highly skilled colleagues
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- Relevant educational background, preferably within Economics or Engineering
- Extensive experience within Cost controlling procedures, forecasting and monthly reporting to customers
- Proven leadership experience in leading a medium sized team and building/creating a high-performing team culture
- Proven track record of delivering data driven insights to support decision making in the Line of Business
- Knowledge of PIMS, D365 F&O, SAP, Excel, Power points an advance
Why choose NNE?
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
We are the essence of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.
We provide a range of perks tailored to enhance your overall experience. A few additional highlights include:
- A vibrant, project-based work environment
- A culture built on collaboration and innovation
- True empowerment, including flexibility and autonomy in how you work.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is 24 April 2026.
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please contact Director Business Finance, Jeannine
Boyd-Hethey on +45 3075 7625 or Head of Project Cost Management, Anja Dandanell Johansen on +45 3075 3170.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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