Head of Project Support
Rockwool
ROCKWOOL is seeking an experienced and structured leader for the position of Head of Project Support, a key role within the Group Technology organisation. This function plays a central role in enabling strategic projects and ensuring a high-quality, compliant, and well-governed project execution environment across the business.
Role and Organisation
Project Support is part of Group Technology and reports directly to the Vice President of Project Execution. The department comprises approximately nine direct reports (including a QA Section Lead, Contract Managers, Planners, and Project Assistants) and a total of around 18 employees.
The incoming Head of Project Support will set the direction for the department, build structure, and establish the processes and tools that underpin effective project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Organisational Development
- Strengthen a reorganised department by establishing clear processes, governance, structures, and ways of working.
- Lead, develop, and motivate a multidisciplinary team across QA, planning, and contract management.
- Promote collaboration, cohesion, and shared standards across projects and operational companies (OPCOs).
Project Planning Excellence
- Own and further develop the Project Planning Repository, including methods, tools, and templates.
- Ensure realistic scheduling, visibility across the project portfolio, and consistent management of cross-project dependencies.
- Provide demand forecasts that support effective resource planning.
Contract Management
- Oversee suppliers’ contractual performance and ensure compliance with agreements and specifications.
- Approve risk assessments and lead escalation processes related to contractual issues.
- Validate final documentation and deliverables prior to payment and project closure, ensuring corrective actions where needed.
Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance
- Govern CE marking activities and ensure documentation meets EU and local regulatory requirements.
- Review documentation prior to tender release to secure regulatory readiness.
- Coordinate equipment inspections and risk assessments across different operating units.
Service to Projects
- Act as a pragmatic enabler who removes obstacles, aligns stakeholders, and creates optimal conditions for project success.
- Support structured reporting, schedule accuracy, and high stakeholder satisfaction.
Performance Management
- Define and monitor key KPIs such as supplier deliverables, contract deviations, schedule and forecast accuracy, and CE compliance completion.
- Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, methods, and collaboration.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate brings solid leadership experience and strong expertise in project support disciplines such as planning, contract management, and quality assurance. Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is advantageous.
The candidate should be able to:
- Establish clear governance and structure in a reorganised department.
- Engage effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies.
- Navigate planning tools, risk assessments, and compliance standards, including CE marking.
- Demonstrate a pragmatic, resilient, and structured approach with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
About ROCKWOOL
ROCKWOOL is a global leader in stone wool solutions, founded in 1937, and today employs more than 12,000 people across over 40 countries. The company develops safe, sustainable products designed to enrich modern living and contribute to long-term environmental responsibility.
The organisation is driven by a strong cultural foundation known as ‘The ROCKWOOL Way’, built on the values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency. Diversity and inclusion are central to the company’s people philosophy, with a global workforce representing numerous nationalities and backgrounds.
Interested?
The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the consulting company Compass Human Resources Group. If you want to learn more about this position before submitting your CV, please do not hesitate to contact Managing Partner, Rasmus Vendelbo Meyhoff, at Rasmus.Meyhoff@Compasshrg.com. As we process CVs continuously, we encourage you to submit your CV at your earliest convenience if you are interested. Please note that all enquiries will be handled with confidentiality and that we will reply to the email address from which you send your CV.
Deadline for application: As soon as possible
Workplace: Hedehusene, Denmark
Reference: 2505.253
Company: ROCKWOOL
