Design Manager, PMD (Project Management & Delivery)

Company Description

Job Description

Rambøll is establishing a new global department- Project Management & Delivery (PMD)-to lead the delivery of our largest and most complex infrastructure projects worldwide. This strategic initiative strengthens how we develop proposals, govern projects, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes across the organization.

We are hiring Design Managers (DM) to lead the design efforts in major infrastructure projects of high complexity, scale, and visibility. These roles come with significant decision-authority for the design approach, design governance, requirements and interface management.

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Major Projects department as our new Design Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

The PMD sets the standard for delivery excellence by establishing robust governance, common ways of working, capability development, and knowledge sharing. The department plays a critical role in improving predictability, efficiency, and client satisfaction while enabling sustainable growth.

Our ambition is for the PMD to be recognized as a trusted advisor to clients and a strategic enabler of successful project outcomes across Rambøll's global portfolio.

Your new role

As a Design Manager, you will be part of the PMD department and actively contribute to shaping the department's direction, culture, and capabilities. You will work in close collaboration with Rambøll's service lines and the PMD team comprising project directors, project managers, commercial managers, requirements managers, planners, interface managers, document controllers, and digital delivery specialists.

The PMD operates across borders and business units, and you will play a key role in delivering projects and proposals in an international, collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Define and execute the design approach for mega and large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, client requirements, and industry standards
• Establish and maintain robust design governance frameworks, ensuring that design decisions are well-documented and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Control and manage project requirements and interfaces, ensuring consistency and integration across disciplines and stages of the project
• Track design decisions and assumptions and ensure proper change management processes are in place to handle modifications and updates effectively
• Manage detailed design schedules, ensuring all design activities are aligned with project timelines and milestones
• Promote the use of digital delivery and always look for ways to improve our outcome for the Client while also looking forward to future projects
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders, positioning Rambøll as a preferred partner for complex infrastructure solutions
• Contribute to major project pursuits and proposals, including bid strategy, budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and client engagement
• Collaborate closely with international colleagues and contribute to cross-border projects, ensuring effective teamwork, inclusion, and knowledge sharing across geographies
• Actively contribute to the development of PMD capabilities, standards, and ways of working, continuously improving how we deliver value to our clients

About you

• An advanced degree in engineering (Civil Engineering with experience in bridges, tunnels, metro, marine, road, or rail), or equivalent project delivery experience
• Strong experience leading design efforts for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects with accountability for delivery outcomes
• Strong understanding of regulatory, technical, and operational challenges in major infrastructure projects, including cross-disciplinary coordination and modern design and delivery frameworks
• Proven experience establishing and managing design governance and controlling project requirements and interfaces
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with professional fluency in English
• A strategic mindset and strong business acumen, with the confidence to make informed decisions in complex and ambiguous environments

In addition, we are looking for leaders who:

• Set ambitious goals and inspire others to achieve them
• Champion innovation and continuously raise the bar for delivery excellence
• Build high-trust, high-performing teams and actively develop future leaders
• Thrive in collaborative, knowledge-sharing environments
• Are motivated by shaping sustainable and responsible infrastructure for the future

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Deadline: 17th April 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.