Portfolio Specialist for our Portfolio Management team
Portfolio Specialist for our Portfolio Management team
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Job Description
Are you passionate about optimizing and developing portfolio management practices Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can oversee and gain insights to cross-functional project portfolios If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Portfolio Specialist you will join the Portfolio Management team where you will be contributing to collaboration with other departments of the Foundation in a project-centric way to support and coordinate portfolio management processes. The position is part of the Impact Projects and Portfolio department which comprises 16 dedicated colleagues. The department focuses on impact assessment project management tools and portfolio management. Responsibilities are divided into individual areas of expertise and collaborative projects creating a dynamic and supportive work environment.
The job
We are looking for a driven and talented colleague for our Portfolio Management team to help coordinate optimize and execute on portfolio management processes.
As part of our team you will play an important role in supporting the Senior Portfolio Manager in optimizing and developing the existing portfolio management practices. Your tasks will include but not be limited to:
- Help overseeing the cross-functional project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives resource optimization and timely delivery
- Support the development and maintenance of project reporting tools and dashboards to
- Provide clear visibility into project status
- Support the continuously improved PM governance model project execution framework and supporting processes to drive consistency and quality
- Supporting the portfolio roadmap and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders
- Help develop and implement strategies to gain synergies across the different services
- Ad hoc assistance with various projects
Professional and Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with at least a few years of relevant experience within process management portfolio management and/or business addition we expect that you have:
- A MSc within one of the scientific focus areas of the Foundation e.g. natural sciences health sciences or business development/administration
- Experience with process optimization and improvement
- Strong user in the MS Office package and particularly in Excel with proven experience and strong interest in working with data
- Skills within graphic design and data analytics are considered an advantage
- Capability to understand the scientific community/ecosystem and a passion for the Foundations vision and focus areas
- Possesses strong verbal and written communicative skills in English and has a strong attention to details
- Team player that thrives on succeeding together
As a person you are proactive and take pride in delivering your work of the highest quality. You are a team player that thrives on succeeding together and is also able to work independently. You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build good networks and relationships.
Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
The Novo Nordisk Foundation supports and develops a broad portfolio of projects that improve the lives of people and sustainability of society and the planet. The topics are wide-ranging and include research education innovation as well as humanitarian and social causes.
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive are challenged and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:
- On important projects that contribute to improving the lives of people and sustainability of society and to building a strong Danish science ecosystem
- With key actors within research and development in Denmark and internationally
- And as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society and the planet
How to apply
To apply please click on the apply button and upload your motivated CV and university transcripts.
We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 15 October 2025 . Expected starting date is 1 January 2026.
About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924 the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundations mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.
In the coming years the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific humanitarian and social purposes. As a consequence we are a growing organization which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
