Senior IT and Automation Manager

Are you ready to lead and deliver innovative IT and automation solutions in a dynamic production environment?

Do you have a passion for managing teams, driving strategic decisions, and ensuring compliance with global standards?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Novo Nordisk as a Senior IT and Automation Manager based at our site in Odense. This role puts you at the heart of our Fill and Finish Expansions (FFEx) Programme, offering you the chance to shape the future of ground-breaking manufacturing operations while collaborating with global and local stakeholders.

Take the next step and apply today to advance your career in a purpose-driven organisation!

Let’s talk about the role

As a Senior IT and Automation Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in guiding and developing a team of people leaders, project managers, and engineers. You’ll oversee IT and automation execution activities and lead the strategic alignment of projects with global standards while ensuring a seamless transition from project execution to operational readiness.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and mentor a team to foster leadership and ensure successful delivery of IT and automation solutions
• Manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets to align with both local and global strategies
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and smooth integration
• Build relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners to streamline execution activities
• Ensure smooth project execution by monitoring program progress, driving risk management, and addressing challenges proactively, paving the way for project success from execution to operational readiness

This leadership position demands strategic oversight, influencing decision-making processes, and maintaining transparency through strong communication across all levels of the organisation.

Candidate profile

Our ideal candidate demonstrates both technical expertise and strong leadership abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing IT and automation initiatives within complex environments.

To thrive in this position, we imagine you meet most of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field paired with proven experience in managing teams and delivering IT and automation projects
• Experience in program management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2)
• Extensive knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) principles and their application in manufacturing
• Working familiarity with production environments and automation systems
• Exceptional communication skills, both in English and Danish, as well as leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams effectively

As a person, you are proactive, strategic, and quality-focused, thriving on inspiring both technical teams and senior stakeholders. You possess strong interpersonal abilities and have a flair for leveraging innovative solutions to meet ambitious project goals.

About the department

Product Supply – Fill & Finish Expansions is a program organization - built in a multi-dimensional matrix structure, that’s designed to foster cross-organizational and cross-functional collaboration to shape our future. Our goal is to design and build future-proof, global fill & finish production facilities, with a focus on establishing strong foundational IT and automation that will enable these facilities to digitally evolve.

As a member of our department, you will work closely with colleagues responsible for processes and engineering, as well as various technology partners both internally and externally.

What is it like working at Novo Nordisk?
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. 

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 57,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk.

Contact

For further information, please contact Diego Souza Andrade, Vice President at +45 34443022.

Deadline

2 July 2025

Kindly note that, due to holiday period, interviews for this position are anticipated to take place during week 31.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.