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# IT & Automation Project Manager I

- **Company:** Novo Nordisk A/S
- **Location:** Clayton, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Apache OpenOffice, Information Technology, GXP
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=novonordisk&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_US&career_job_req_id=343906&selected_lang=en_US

## About the Role

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.), * Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree or directly related equivalent experience preferred

 * Minimum of two (2) years of project management, project support or change management experience from GxP Production (Pharmaceutical or Nuclear or Military), with emphasis on IT and/or Manufacturing Automation required
 * Excellent technical writing & oral communication skills preferred
 * Excellent presentation & facilitation skills preferred
 * Expert knowledge in being a project team leader with excellent negotiation & conflict resolutions skills. Capable of establishing & communicating high standards & expectations for performance & holding team members accountable for results preferred
 * Ability to interact with all levels of the organization preferred
 * Able to operate with a high level of autonomy & authority preferred
 * Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills preferred
 * High level understanding of infrastructure services & manufacturing automation systems preferred
 * Expert in cGMP documentation practice & understanding of change control processes preferred
 * Expert understanding of validation/system development life cycle approach preferred.
 * Basic computer skills including experience in the use of Microsoft word, power point, excel, etc preferred.
 * Demonstrated expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

## Description

Primary responsibility is to provide project management services for new IT & automation projects & processes. Scope of projects includes computer systems, facility, utility, equipment & processes associated with the production of insulin products. Project management includes the following activities. Refine business case with project owner/sponsor. Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits. Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose. Provide clear goals so that the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation. Develop time/resource estimates to complete projects. Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts.

Responsible for financial project accountability through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting. Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the project delivers the desired end-product. Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources. Coordinate & direct internal resources. Ensure that the right amount of resources & competences is allocated to the project & negotiate project resources with Line of Business (LoB) management. Report project performance to the relevant stakeholders. Manage strategy development & implementation of change control, qualification & validation for the project. Archive all key project & test documentation in compliance with good documentation practices. Ensure alignment with Global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge & visions.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Product & IT Projects.

Essential Functions

 * Projects:
 + Leads project activities associated with small, medium sized projects. Large projects may be assigned with availability for focus
 + Creates master plans for projects that outline all required activities associated with the projects
 + Develop timelines & resource estimates to complete projects. Requires no guidance & direction to complete these goals & needs no coaching or technical competencies for goal obtainment. Serves as a source of expertise in the group for projects
 + Completes projects within schedule & budgetary constraints with allotted resources
 + Ensures systems & processes are validated in a compliant manner in accordance with FDA, EU & NN requirements
 + Ensures commissioning activities during projects reduce changes to systems/processes after being placed under formal change control
 + Leads cross functional teams to ensure all support systems (procedures, calibration, maintenance work orders, etc.) are in place for systems associated with projects
 * Change Control:
 + Completes accurate & timely assessments associated with change control activities
 + Ensures change control activities for systems are completed in a manner in compliance with FDA, EU & NN regulations
 + Leads change control efforts for process improvements & identifies opportunities for improvements
 + Leads cross functional teams during change control efforts & serves as a source of expertise
 + Maintains safe work environment


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