Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Site Manager role requires a bachelor-level education in service or facilities management or a related field, combined with 3-5 years of relevant experience managing office sites or services. Key competencies include overseeing daily office operations, managing both soft and hard facility management services, and maintaining service specifications to ensure high standards of building maintenance and workplace services. The candidate must demonstrate strong budget management skills, including spend tracking and investment planning, to efficiently allocate resources across approximately 300,000 square meters of office space in Greater Copenhagen. Effective collaboration and stakeholder management are essential, working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and partners to drive seamless facility operations within a global corporate environment. Proficiency in Danish and English, both oral and written, is critical for communication across diverse teams and suppliers. The role demands a proactive, service-minded leader with excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, capable of managing complex tasks while maintaining agility and a results-focused approach. Experience in a corporate facilities setting, particularly within a large-scale organization supporting over 30,000 employees, is highly relevant. The candidate should exhibit a strong commitment to workplace safety, infrastructure quality, and fostering an engaging work environment. This leadership position benefits from a can-do attitude, structured work style, and pride in delivering exceptional facility management outcomes aligned with the company’s mission to support health and well-being.
About the role
Category: Business Support & Administration
Department: Finance, Legal & Global Solutions
Location: Bagsværd, Denmark
Role Summary
- Lead management of a diverse portfolio of Novo Nordisk office buildings
- Shape collaborations across internal teams and external partners
- Influence Facility Management (FM) operations in a global, purpose-driven company
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for day-to-day office operations
- Maintain service specifications and manage both soft and hard FM in office buildings
- Manage expectations and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Oversee and manage budget requirements
- Work closely with your team and colleagues
- Visit other Novo Nordisk sites across Greater Copenhagen as needed
Requirements
- Educational background in service or facilities management, or another relevant field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Service-minded and proactive team player
- Proven track record in managing sites or services, including service provider follow-up, spend tracing, and investment planning
- Strong communication skills in Danish and English, both oral and written
Personal Qualities
- Proactive with a can-do attitude and strong service mindset
- Skilled in stakeholder management
- Excellent planning skills; structured yet agile approach
- Results-focused, even with complex or challenging tasks
- Pride in maintaining high standards for buildings and services
Department
- Corporate Facilities ensures well-functioning infrastructure and a safe, engaging workplace for 30,000+ colleagues across Danish sites
- Office Operations team based in Bagsværd, with 11 colleagues
- Responsible for office services, canteens, and P&P services across Denmark
- Manage ~300,000 square meters of office space in Greater Copenhagen
Working at Novo Nordisk
- Life-science company focused on improving lives and defeating chronic diseases
- Inspired by life in all its forms and challenges
- Committed to enabling people to live independently of chronic disease
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning and development in a global healthcare company
- Benefits designed for your career and life stage
- Unique culture and extraordinary results
How to Apply
- Deadline: 7 December 2025
- Contact: Director, Susanne Bennedbæk, at [email protected] for more information
- No cover letter required; include a few sentences about your motivation in your CV
- Please do not include a photo in your CV
- Inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants
We are not your typical healthcare company. We focus on long-term health solutions, seek new ideas, and put people first as we push the boundaries of science and healthcare.
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