AI Programme Director

Are you passionate about strategic programme management? Do you have a knack for driving continuous improvements and collaborating with senior stakeholders?
If so, you might be the AI Programme Director we are looking for the BI, Data Management and Analytics (BIDMA) department. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career!
Behind the title
As our new AI Programme Director, you will create and lead the Programme Management Office for efficient delivery of strategic AI initiatives, supporting the VP of BIDMA in defining future operating model post programme completion.
Additionally, you will be responsible to:

• Provide strategic guidance and performance reporting to senior management
• Drive strategic programme planning and scope management
• Lead the development and maintenance of programme processes
• Collaborate with theme owners and epic teams to progress execution
• Act as a change agent and drive continuous improvements
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate steering committee meetings
• Coordinate compliance with programme governance and quality requirements

As the Programme Director, it is important to prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient delivery of the value assurance programme. Responsibilities can be delegated to the team members and priorities set based on the urgency and impact of each task. As a champion for the programme, you should constantly look for opportunities to improve upon it.
What we scout for
We imagine the successful candidate to meet the following criteria:

• 10+ years' experience with Digital Transformation Projects, Programme Management and/or Programme Management support, and business consulting
• Experience with leading upwards (SVP-level), building relationships and credibility, in a large organisation
• Proven ability to understand and translate technical terminology, and challenge technical decisions, especially in Azure solutions
• Deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, in an international setting, preferably having spent some time working abroad
• Previous experience working in Agile or Scrum, would be beneficial

We imagine our new colleague to become a senior role model in Novo Nordisk's ways of working, by continuously fostering a healthy and supportive work environment.
The team waiting for you
You will be part of the Global Data & AI team, under the VP for BI, Data Management and Analytics (BIDMA). Our team consists of 165 people based in Denmark and India, with a few freelancers in Poland.
BIDMA's mission is to help departments and teams #BringDataToLife in exceptional AI and BI solutions through long-term partnerships and software tools. We partner with you to realise data use cases with our expertise in data engineering, business intelligence, and data science and provide self-service software to cover all your analytical needs, from data storage to AI.
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Joining 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 63,000 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.
Who to contact
If you have any questions, you can reach out to our VP of BI, Data Management and Analytics, Thomas Larsen, at [email protected]
Deadline
30 September 2024
We will come back to you after the closing date, however, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
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
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.