Associate Project Manager - Program Excellence, Søborg

Would you like to become part of a dedicated team where you will help drive cross-functional collaboration, strengthen governance, and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across Terma? We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for a Associate Project Manager to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology. Your role in our team As our new Project Coordinator, you will take ownership of work packages and subprojects that sit at the intersection of multiple functions. You will coordinate with stakeholders across teams and departments, align priorities, and drive progress with increasing autonomy and accountability. In this role, you will bring together colleagues with diverse skills and backgrounds around shared objectives while maintaining a genuine curiosity about how different parts of the organization work together. In addition to this, you will work closely with the Program Excellence Leadership Team and support the VP in coordinating and organizing activities across the broader organization. This will provide unique exposure to strategic decision-making, leadership priorities, and organizational development while offering valuable insights into how a growing international business operates at both operational and leadership levels. A significant part of your work will focus on building capabilities, strengthening governance, and enabling collaboration across departments by connecting people and processes that do not naturally sit within a single function. Terma is operating in a rapid growth environment, meaning that what you see today may be different tomorrow. We move fast while continuing to care for each other, our customers, and the societies we serve. You will become part of a dedicated team in Program Excellence (PrX), where delivery ambition and people development go hand in hand. We are a growing team supporting the continued growth of the business, and you will have the opportunity to build the experience and accountability that form the foundation for future Project Manager responsibility. How you will make a meaningful contribution Your key responsibilities include: Coordinating work packages and leading cross-functional subprojects that span multiple departments and organizational boundaries Driving cross-departmental initiatives that build capabilities, strengthen governance, and enable collaboration across Terma Managing project reporting, compliance, progress tracking, and milestone delivery across interconnected workstreams Identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring alignment and transparency among stakeholders Promoting consistent adherence to project standards, governance practices, and execution frameworks across the organization Contributing to the continuous improvement of project execution methods, processes, and cross-functional ways of working within PrX. Bring your world class expertise into play You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement. Moreover, we are also looking for a new colleague with the following qualifications: You hold a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar relevant discipline You have 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related delivery-focused role, ideally involving cross-functional or cross-departmental work Solid understanding of project execution principles, work package management, and progress reporting Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams, functions, and departments and engage stakeholders at different levels A genuine interest in how different disciplines and skillsets fit together, combined with a collaborative mindset that values every colleague's contribution Experience with project management tools and methodologies is an advantage As a person, you are collaborative, curious, and proactive. You thrive when working across organizational boundaries and enjoy bringing people together around a common objective. You have strong communication skills, are comfortable engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, and can maintain structure, transparency, and momentum in a dynamic environment. Additionally, you handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. We are an international company representing world-class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment. When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work. Benefits at Terma At Terma, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health. International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world. Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid for by Terma. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners. Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer at our locations in Denmark. Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arranges a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together. Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging. To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications. If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via <www.terma.com> . Applications will be processed continuously. Do you have any questions regarding the position? Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: <[email hidden]> Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk-evaluation. This entails among other issues: That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, and That you have not committed serious criminal offences Terma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high-tech company developing products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry . TERMA | Allies in innovation