Project Portfolio Manager (Onsite)

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: West Lebanon
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

About the Department Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? The Position Build and manage site project portfolio management system including primary contact for our bioproduction facility's Project Portfolio for Prioritization. Responsible for monthly status updates, investment budget, coordination of presentations & meetings with relevant domestic and international stakeholders within Novo Nordisk CMC & Product Supply. Ensure corporate level investment requirements & processes improvements are integrated with our current & local site processes. Manage the overall site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) process. Provide strategic review of the overall site Project Portfolio as changes in site strategy, or business impact occur to provide guidance & ensure the right projects are being worked on in alignment with current site strategy. Drive link between site strategy, roadmaps, & project prioritization. Ensure consistent steering group (STG) across site & provide training to PM & (STG) participants. Ensure timely communication of project risks, & resource constraints. This is an onsite based role Monday-Friday at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility. Relocation assistance may be eligible if selected candidate meets relocation policy requirements. Relationships Reports to: Senior Manager of Strategy & Risk Management Essential Functions Build, manage, & continuously improve the site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processLead the site PPM prioritization & implementation planning process in alignment with AB & RE budget cycles & facilitate discussions with site management to ensure site alignment on the overall project portfolioProvide PPM support, in conjunction with Finance, to the development of the M2-US Investment BudgetLead the overall monthly steering group process, & ensure standardization of STG materials, agenda, & approach across all director areasResponsible for PPM communications to management & other stakeholdersReact on trends & challenge, propose solutions to solve gaps & drive the implementation processResponsible for consistency of Gate presentation & ensure that benefit realization gets reported & anchored according to the Gate commitmentsResponsible for ensuring project plan accomplishes time, quality, impact, & cost objectivesDrive continuous improvements on PPM processSupport project managers in their project execution & presentation to STGDrive & challenge projects with the resource knowledge gained from the different STG meetings & proactively work with stakeholder to resolve challengesCoordinate & facilitate assigned monthly steering group (STG) meetings, PPM SLT meeting, & M2-US IPG presentation coordinationAssists in Gate 5 preparation of Site Portfolio level, M2-US IPG &cAPI IPG projectsPrimary site contact for Project Portfolio coordination with API Investment Manager regarding API IPG & IPG presentations & meetingsEnsure PPM training material is current & aligned with site & corporate best practices & provide training & support to Project Managers & LOB on PPM processes & templatesActively participates in API Project Portfolio Management Network & provides support & coaching among the network members & site personnelResponsible for overall monthly steering group process by coordinating & facilitating steering group meetings, while ensuring standardization of STG materials, agenda, & approach, across director areas & PPM SLT meetingDevelop & maintain project portfolios in Clarity, including creating new projects, managing changes, all project gate approvals & processing of investment applicationsManagement of project portfolio overview file & monthly clarity status reportingEnsure adequate & consistent resource overview across the portfolioDrive & challenge projects with the resource knowledge gained from the different STG meetings & proactively work with stakeholder to resolve challengesDevelop & maintain metrics for the overall site project portfolio to monitor health & performance of project portfolioReact on trends & challenge, propose solutions to solve gaps & drive the implementation processDevelopment & Management of the PPM Governance SharePoint siteSite Clarity Super UserPerforms all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codesIncorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with othersOther accountabilities as assigned Qualifications Education and CertificationsBachelor's Degree in project management, business, or an equivalent combination of education & industry experience required Work ExperienceMinimum seven (7) years of demonstrated project / change management skills required, preferably in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or business environment Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced Project or Portfolio Management competencies obtained through relevant training or experience requiredAdvanced user of MS Excel & PowerPoint preferredClarity Super User preferredProven project portfolio management skills & thorough understanding of project management processes, documentation, & standards preferredAbility to create & manage detailed project portfolio schedules preferredDemonstrated team leadership & collaboration across all levels of management preferredProven experience in planning / organizing, managing, & revising detailed project portfolio schedules & agendas requiredDemonstrates strong changes management skills required Physical Requirements Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.) We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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