People & Organization Project Manager

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Drive Project Management work across GMS US from a P&O US perspective. Responsible for overseeing work groups created to carry out and implement projects. Develops long- and short-term business strategies and plans and oversees implementation across the GMS P&O function in US. Responsibilities include fostering positive stakeholder relationships, directing staff and adhering to company-wide policies, and supporting employee relations, performance management and employee development initiatives. Working across P&O at GMS US sites (DPM US and API US) in Clayton, Durham, New Hampshire, Virginia and Bloomington to ensure P&O strategies support the organizational objectives and alignment on US specific policies & programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive HR experience required
• May consider Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of progressive HR experience required
• May consider a high school diploma or GED with minimum of eight (8) years of progressive HR experience required
• Minimum two (2) years of project management experience preferred
• Experience utilizing Project management methods and tools required
• Project management certification and experience within PPM (Project Portfolio Management) preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus
• Experience across the GMS and P&O function is preferred to navigate, align and ensure progress on strategic priorities
• General knowledge of U.S. relevant employment, HR and immigration law, personnel policies & procedures best practices required
• Business and financial acumen required
• HRIT Systems knowledge & experience preferred
• Ability to adapt, navigate and lead through uncertainty and ambiguity preferred
• Strong communication skills, able to connect with diverse audiences, coach, mentor and lead crucial conversations preferred
• Demonstrated influential and critical thinking skills preferred
• Diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills preferred
• Experience with facilitation and presentation required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive information in the strictest of confidence required
• Experience in organizational development program execution, including performance appraisal, individual development planning, staffing, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey response, etc preferred
• Ability to identify & understand the customer (internal/external), the requirements, & the processes that generate products/services that meet customer requirements preferred
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach to decision making & problem solving that is based on data & facts & is consistent with the business goals & the Novo Nordisk Way preferred

Nice To Haves

• Advanced user of MS package

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategies and priorities into P&O plans, programs and services across all US GMS sites.
• Conducting and structuring quality and quantitative analysis independently and scope potential solutions/approaches to the outcome.
• Alignment and execution of strategic priorities across GMS P&O US (Project Portfolio Management).
• Continuously follow up on project plan, workstream progress, dependencies, milestones, actions; and adjust project plan when needed according to project governance.
• Prepare and execute project meetings incl. steering group meetings
• Strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in other EVP areas and exhibit solid NN cross functional understanding
• Solid stakeholder management skills and capable of identifying the stakeholder list, analysis, and plan for how to involve and inform different stakeholders.
• Continuous involvement and alignment with stakeholders.
• Ability to sense/know when stakeholder involvement and engagement is needed when unforeseen challenges appear
• Collaborate with global centers of excellence (COE) when setting HR policies, procedures and recruitment standards across GMS P&O US
• Drive efficiency and remove roadblocks for Line of Business (LoB)
• Champion HR projects to ensure HR policies and procedures are developed to meet over-all business requirements and support site compliance.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to create a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project scope, workstreams, timeline, milestones, governance, RACI, risks, and resource allocation
• Enable the execution of local & corporate HR projects/programs across US sites and SVP areas such as READY and LEAD in Practice effectively & efficiently
• Continuously review organizational development and effectiveness.
• Assess and evolve the business, developing the organization development plan to drive organizational capabilities, efficiency, scalability, and agility.
• Facilitates systematic talent management processes to understand and inform future workforce needs; identify gaps and develops plans to address, invest and optimize resources
• Employs cLean leadership and tools to coach and develop employees and continually improve the P&O operations
• Other specialist duties (process championship roles) as assigned to support fellow partners & the business.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Champion the Novo Nordisk Way. Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Risk management: Ability to work structured with Risk analysis, Cost-Benefits analysis etc. Pro-actively take actions to mitigate risks identified
• Self-Leadership: Proactively seeking feedback on performance and tasks and searching for opportunities to learn. Actively take responsibility for own job satisfaction incl. sustainable working habits; and reaching out to own leaders when coaching and support are need
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Act a team player by always trying to play each other better. Act respectful, collaborative and give & receive constructive feedback to and from colleagues

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level