Project Manager (Public Health, On-site)

Job summary

This role involves managing and coordinating activities for the National Danish survey of diet and physical activity (DANSDA) at a leading research institution. The Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure efficient progress and high-quality outputs that have societal impact.

Qualifications

• Documented experience in project management and coordination (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar qualifications preferred)
• Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Proficient in reporting, follow-up, and project documentation
• Ability to create structure and maintain oversight of complex tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; Danish preferred
• Relevant Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, epidemiology, data science, social science, project management, or related field
• Experience with national surveys or large-scale data collection activities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily project activities across DANSDA-related workstreams and stakeholders
• Track deliverables, milestones, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Support planning and follow-up for survey implementation and data processing
• Organize meetings, workshops, and communication among collaborators
• Monitor project status and evaluate outcomes, including documentation
• Assist in capacity-building and onboarding for study recruitment and data collection
• Assess operational delays and communicate implications to the Steering Committee

Skills

• Structured and proactive approach to project management
• Ability to translate complex needs into actionable plans
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health or project management

Tools

• Familiarity with data management and project documentation tools