Senior Manager, Programs & Projects (On-site, Copenhagen)

Job summary

This role involves leading a team within the Programs & Projects Centre of Excellence, focusing on complex, cross-domain initiatives in Digital and Technology. The Senior Manager will share leadership responsibilities, ensuring team success and development while also managing external project management resources.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in project and program management, particularly with complex initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of project management professionals.
• Hands-on experience leading complex projects or programs.
• Experience with managing external resources or vendors, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, including agile and traditional approaches.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., MSP, PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resource constraints.
• Interest in continuous improvement and sustainable project management practices.
• Understanding of technology and its delivery disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Programs & Projects CoE, scaling the team and its operations.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of 4–6 project management professionals.
• Assign project management professionals to initiatives based on their skills and experience.
• Personally lead cross-cutting projects, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of external project managers, ensuring they meet delivery standards.
• Track performance and value delivered by external resources, addressing any issues.
• Identify opportunities for AI integration in project management practices.
• Ensure alignment of project practices with broader delivery processes.
• Promote consistent project management practices and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

• Strong coaching and people leadership abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Education

• Relevant degree in a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.