Head of Projects & Planning

Company Description

We are Syntegon - a leading global technology company and strategic lifecycle partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries
As a well-established and internationally operating technology company, we design and manufacture advanced machinery and complete line solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. As specialists in high-end processing, handling, labeling, and packaging technology, we help global players ensure quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in their production.

Lead Projects & Planning in a Highly Regulated, Customer-Centric Environment
We are seeking a Head of Projects & Planning to lead our end-to-end project execution and planning organization. This is a key leadership position with full accountability for project portfolio performance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. You will play a vital role in delivering complex and customized technical solutions to our global customers.

Work Closely with Talented Colleagues in a Global Setup
You will become part of our Danish organization, joining 170 passionate colleagues and a dedicated project management team. Together, we deliver professional customer experiences built on clear, precise communication - locally and internationally. In our collaborative environment, we create lasting results by sharing insights and celebrating successes as a team.

Globally, our 6,900 colleagues form a strong international network - you’ll experience short decision-making paths and close cross-border collaboration.

Further information about Syntegon can be found at: www.syntegon.com

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Job Description

The Role
As Head of Projects & Planning, you will hold full ownership of the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) - from Sales handover through execution to final Service handover. You will ensure strong governance, commercial discipline, and structured delivery while building a high-performing project and planning organization.

You will report to senior management and be a central member of the local leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Accountability

• Lead the complete project lifecycle from Sales to Service handover.
• Ensure smooth machine run-in, FAT and SAT aligned with GMP standards and customer expectations.
• Drive high Customer NPS through professional stakeholder management and transparent communication.
• Implement structured governance, gate models, and risk management frameworks.

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Full P&L responsibility for the project portfolio.
• Secure margin performance, cost control, and disciplined change management.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, revenue recognition, and healthy cash flow.

Execution & Delivery Excellence

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Drive milestone control, resource allocation, and cross-functional alignment.
• Act as escalation point for complex commercial or execution challenges.

KPI & Performance Leadership

Establish and drive a performance culture supported by clear KPIs and governance routines.

Operational KPIs include:

• On-Time Delivery
• Lead Time (Sales to SAT)
• First Time Right
• Resource utilization & planning accuracy
• Customer NPS

Financial KPIs include:

• Project Gross Margin
• Cost variance
• Change order recovery
• Cash flow

Performance boards, structured portfolio reviews, and operational cadence meetings are expected leadership tools.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop Project Managers and Planning professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive competence development, behavioral standards, and constructive conflict management.

Value Stream & Continuous Improvement

• Optimize the end-to-end value stream across Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Service.

Implement Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives across project execution and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within a project-driven industrial or manufacturing environment (minimum 5-7 years’ experience)
• Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of structured project governance and resource planning.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., GMP) is an advantage.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cultural and performance transformation.

Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.

The Opportunity
This is a strategically important leadership position offering significant influence on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and organizational capability. The role provides the opportunity to shape project excellence within a complex, international environment.

Additional Information

Syntegon offers:

• An attractive position in an international company
• A company environment with a large focus on technology and cooperation
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
• A salary package, which reflects your results, including pension and health insurance
• Travel activity to be expected
• By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce

Do you want more information?

Should you have questions regarding the above position, you are more than welcome to contact our Recruiting team +45 2799 1355.

If this position matches your specific competencies, then please apply direct here.

We look forward to receiving your application!