People & Organization Project Manager

Overview At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. The Position Drive Project Management work across GMS US from a P&O US perspective. Responsible for overseeing work groups created to carry out and implement projects. Develops long- and short-term business strategies and plans and oversees implementation across the GMS P&O function in US. Responsibilities include fostering positive stakeholder relationships, directing staff and adhering to company-wide policies, and supporting employee relations, performance management and employee development initiatives. Working across P&O at GMS US sites (DPM US and API US) in Clayton, Durham, New Hampshire, Virginia and Bloomington to ensure P&O strategies support the organizational objectives and alignment on US specific policies & programs. Relationships Reports to Senior Director DPM US P&O. Essential Functions Translate business strategies and priorities into P&O plans, programs and services across all US GMS sites. Conducts and structures quality and quantitative analysis independently and scopes potential solutions/approaches to the outcome. Advanced user of MS package. Align and execute strategic priorities across GMS P&O US (Project Portfolio Management). Continuously follow up on project plan, workstream progress, dependencies, milestones, actions; and adjust project plan when needed according to project governance. Prepare and execute project meetings including steering group meetings. Strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in other EVP areas and exhibit solid NN cross-functional understanding. Maintain solid stakeholder management: identify stakeholders, analyze, and plan how to involve and inform different stakeholders. Ensure continuous involvement and alignment with stakeholders. Recognize when stakeholder involvement and engagement are needed when unforeseen challenges arise. Collaborate with global centers of excellence (COE) when setting HR policies, procedures and recruitment standards across GMS P&O US. Drive efficiency and remove roadblocks for the Line of Business (LoB). Champion HR projects to ensure policies and procedures meet business requirements and site compliance. Develop a comprehensive project plan with scope, workstreams, timeline, milestones, governance, RACI, risks, and resource allocation. Enable the execution of local and corporate HR projects/programs across US sites and SVP areas such as READY and LEAD in Practice. Continuously review organizational development and effectiveness. Develop the organization development plan to drive capabilities, efficiency, scalability, and agility. Facilitate talent management processes to address future workforce needs; identify gaps and develop plans to address, invest and optimize resources. Employ lean leadership and tools to coach and develop employees and continually improve P&O operations. Perform other specialist duties (process championship roles) as assigned to support partners and the business. Ensure all duties are performed in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes. Champion the Novo Nordisk Way in all activities and interactions. Risk management: structure work with risk analysis, cost-benefits analysis, and pro-actively mitigate identified risks. Self-Leadership: seek feedback, take responsibility for own development, and maintain sustainable working habits. Teamwork/Collaboration: act as a team player, be respectful and give/receive constructive feedback. Physical Requirements Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive HR experience required. May consider Associate’s degree with a minimum of six (6) years of progressive HR experience or a high school diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years’ progressive HR experience. Minimum two (2) years of project management experience preferred. Experience utilizing Project management methods and tools required; certification and experience in Project Portfolio Management preferred. PHR or SPHR certification a plus. Experience across GMS and P&O functions preferred to navigate and align on strategic priorities. General knowledge of U.S. employment, HR, and immigration law, personnel policies and procedures. Business and financial acumen required; HRIT systems knowledge preferred. Ability to adapt and lead through uncertainty and ambiguity preferred. Strong communication skills; able to coach, mentor and lead crucial conversations. Demonstrated influential and critical thinking skills; diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills preferred. Experience with facilitation and presentation required; ability to maintain sensitive information confidential. Experience in organizational development program execution and related activities preferred. Ability to identify and understand internal and external customers, requirements, and processes that meet customer requirements. Demonstrate disciplined decision-making and problem-solving aligned with business goals and Novo Nordisk Way. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are interested in applying and need special assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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