Implementation Project Manager (Maternity Cover) Grant Management System
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Job Location:
Gentofte Kommune - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about project management and driven by creating structure progress and alignment in complex initiatives Do you want to lead one of the most important digital transformationsatthe Novo Nordisk Foundation
InDigital & Business Excellencewe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive thedesign andimplementation of a new Grant Management System (GMS).
The new GMS will shape and support the Foundations core business processes related to grant administration and governance. This is a maternity cover during a critical early phase of the project where strong project leadership stakeholder coordination and structured delivery are essential.
The Digital & Business Excellence department is a cross-functional team designed to support and accelerate the Foundations strategic and digital ambitions. The department consists of 17 dedicated professionals working across four teams: Business Excellence Digital & AI Business Solutions and Data Excellence. Our culture is characterised by a fun supportive and informal atmosphere coupled with high ambitions and a strong drive to continuously enhance our organisational capabilities.
The position
As our new Project Managerin Business Solutions you willbe responsible fordriving progress andmaintaininga robust delivery model for the GMS project. The project spansrequirementsgatheringbusiness processdesignmanagement ofgovernance structures compliance requirements and collaboration with external vendors.
You will lead milestones coordination stakeholder management risk management communication and change management. You willfacilitateworkshops clarify scope structure decision material and ensure that initiatives move forward with transparency and momentum.
You will collaborate closely with other teams and departmentsacross the Foundation andwiththe systemproviderSmartSimpleandpotential implementation partners.
Yourkey tasks andresponsibilitiesinclude:
- Drive the overall GMS project plan including milestones sequencing andcritical path.
- Maintainandcontinuously strengthena clear and transparent delivery model.
- Drive initiatives forward and ensure steady progress across workstreams.
- Facilitate workshops and cross-functional alignment sessionswithstakeholdersat allorganisationallevels.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to define scope clarify requirements andadvanceinitiatives.
- Prepare business cases scope descriptions and decision materialforallgovernancelevelsincludingexecutive management.
- Manage risks dependencies and vendor relations.
- Oversee change management activitiesincluding communication and organisational readiness.
We are currently strengthening our ways of working across Digital & Business Excellence including structured use ofagileprinciples and Azure this role you are expected tooperateconfidently within a modern delivery setup whilemaintainingclear overall project governance roadmapownership and executive reporting.
You will join a dedicated team that values collaboration innovation and professional a team we believe work should be fun and engaging in an informal atmosphere and we hope that you will contribute to will be referring to and aligning priorities with the Senior Solutions Leadofthe Business Solutions team.
Your work is expected to be carried out within normal working hours and from the Foundations headquarters in Tuborg Havn to the extent possible.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with relevant higher education and solid experience from a similar position. To succeed in this role we imagine that you:
- Have5years ofrelevantexperiencewithindigital transformation enterprise system implementation or business-driven IT initiatives.
- Have 2years of experience driving projects as a project manager.
- Are passionate about project management as a discipline and excel in structuring milestones coordinating stakeholders and managing risk and progress.
- Have strong experience with stakeholder management communication planning and change management.
- Are confident in preparing executive-level reporting and decision material.
- Have experience with enterprise platforms such as ERP CRM case management or grant management systems.
- Have experience managing vendors and external partners.
- Bring experience from enterprise transformations and are comfortable operating at the intersection of project management governance business process design and agile delivery.
Personal qualifications
We are looking for a proactive and structured team member who:
- Takes ownership and drives initiatives forward.
- Creates clarity and momentum in complex environments.
- Builds strong relationships andfacilitatesconstructive collaboration.
- Communicates clearly and confidently across organisational levels.
- Works systematically with risks dependencies and follow-through.
- Is resilient solution-oriented and committed to high-quality delivery.
Application and information
This position is a maternity cover (11 months app.) during a strategically important phase of the GMS start date: 1 may 2026.
For further information please contactSenior Solutions LeadKurt Mathiesen at
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and the posting will be taken down once we have found the right candidate.
To apply please send your CV and cover letter by clicking the Apply now button no later than 12 March.
About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924 the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropicobjectives. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Timelines
- Business Process
- Customer Service
- Client Expectations
- Account Management
- Salesforce
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- ERP
- Java
- Client Service
- Consultants
- Management System
- Procedures
About Company
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and inno ... View more
