Project Control Contracts Management Lead
Role highlights
Contract
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Project Control Contracts Management Lead role requires advanced expertise in project controls within large-scale construction projects, specifically in the pharmaceutical or API manufacturing sector. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field such as engineering and demonstrate extensive practical experience in project controls and progress measurement. Key competencies include developing and refining progress measurement standards and methodologies for contractors and work packages, ensuring high-quality reporting and performance tracking aligned with project goals. The role demands a thorough understanding of contracting strategies, work package management, and production flow in API and NN environments to optimize efficiencies. Strong collaboration skills are essential for partnering with project leadership, procurement teams, contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers. The candidate must be adept at coordinating complex stakeholder communications and managing supplier performance to meet schedule, quality, and financial targets. Personal attributes such as ownership, structured and systematic problem-solving, the ability to grasp complex interdependencies, effective communication, and mentoring capabilities are critical. The position is embedded within a dynamic, global healthcare company culture that values innovation, determination, and continuous development, offering opportunities for professional growth in a challenging, high-impact environment.
About the role
Category: Project Management & Agile
Role Summary
Do you want to make your mark on one of Denmark’s largest construction projects? If you’re great at keeping things on track and ensuring contracts are followed, this could be the role for you. As Project Control Contracts Management Lead, you’ll shape how contracts are managed while ensuring our suppliers deliver on time and meet the agreed quality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and continuously improve progress measurement standards for M3 contractors and reporting requirements
- Ensure high-quality progress measurement reporting and standards in M3
- Understand current contracting and Work Package strategies across the M3 Project, ensuring efficiencies
- Develop and maintain robust performance and progress measurement methodologies for key trade and equipment packages
- Collaborate with project leadership on integrated financial, scheduling, and risk assessment strategies
- Partner with the M3 IES/Procurement team, aligning on work packages and communications with NNE, contractors, and vendors
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with stakeholders, peer functions, NNE, and critical suppliers
- Engage with and manage 3rd party controls service providers as needed
Department
API Investment Project Office – M3 Project Controls is a team of dedicated project controls professionals supporting the M3 project. The department is part of the Investment Project Office that drives project controls across all large API construction projects.
Requirements
- Master’s degree within a relevant field (e.g., engineering)
- Understanding of projects and production flow in API and NN
- Practical experience within project controls and progress measurement
Personal Qualities
- Strong coordination and collaboration skills
- Natural ownership of tasks
- Structured and systematic approach to work
- Ability to understand complex connections
- Good communication and teaching skills
- Desire to continuously develop professionally and personally
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases. We approach our work with an unconventional spirit, rare determination, and constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this mindset has built a unique company driven by passion, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop within a global healthcare company
- Benefits designed with your career and life stage in mind
How to Apply
- Deadline: 10th of December 2025
- No cover letter required, but include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- Please do not add a photo to your CV
- Job title may be subject to change; more information will be provided during the recruitment process
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