Interested in a career that matters? Are you motivated by leading complex, international projects that enable safe, high‑quality food and pharmaceutical production? In this role, you will join a cross‑functional project organization responsible for delivering overseas manufacturing facilities that meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Working closely with global and local stakeholders, you will play a key role in translating strategic program objectives into successfully commissioned sites that support Novonesis’ long‑term growth and purpose. The Role & Your Impact As a Project Manager, you will lead one or more overseas food or pharmaceutical capital projects from initiation through handover. The role is a mixed strategic and operational position, combining strong governance with hands‑on coordination across engineering, construction, quality, and operations. Your key responsibilities include: Leading the full project lifecycle from planning and execution to commissioning and handover Translating program and portfolio objectives into clear project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables Managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Coordinating internal stakeholders (User teams, Production, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Finance) and external partners (design institutes, contractors, suppliers, consultants) Ensuring facilities comply with GMP requirements and applicable regulatory and industry standards Managing interfaces across civil, architectural, utilities, HVAC, cleanroom, and process equipment disciplines Supporting commissioning, start‑up, and smooth handover to end users and operations teams Driving clear communication, decision‑making, and escalation to program management and senior leaders when needed What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Education
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Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Pharmaceutical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial projects, preferably within food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated facilities
Experience
working on overseas or multicultural project sites Essential Skills & Competencies Solid understanding of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management Familiarity with GMP‑related facility requirements and industrial construction and installation practices Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple parties and resolve conflicts Proven problem‑solving ability in complex project environments English proficiency suitable for daily project management, technical and commercial communication, and reporting Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Experience
with fermentation, recovery, spray drying, packaging, or similar process areas Exposure to commissioning and start‑up of regulated manufacturing facilities Additional local language skills relevant to the project location
Experience
working in matrix or global organizations
What We Offer
At Novonesis, you will work in a collaborative, purpose‑driven environment where engineering excellence and project leadership directly contribute to sustainable solutions for food, health, and industry. We offer opportunities to work on complex international projects, develop your professional capabilities, and collaborate with experienced colleagues across functions and regions. Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Before you submit your application, you can update your Language Settings in the top bar. Here, you can choose from a selected set of languages to ensure that communication is sent in your preferred language. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.