Automation Project Lead – Food & Dairy Tech

Gea Group

Skanderborg

On-site

DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

GEA in Skanderborg, Denmark, seeks an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead automation of complex projects, typically 12–18 months, within our Liquid Technologies department. You will work with project execution teams and collaborate with customers, suppliers, software and system integrators to deliver tailored solutions for food and dairy production.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management from concept to handover, coordinating PLC/SCADA, documentation, and FAT/SAT, while

Qualifications

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage the full project lifecycle.
Excellent communication to mediate between stakeholders and manage changes.
Experience delivering automation projects in food and dairy industries.
Knowledge of control technologies, industrial communication, and automation documentation.
Experience with supplier management, project planning, budgeting, and handover processes.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
Plan deliverables, milestones and resources in line with the project plan.
Coordinate PLC and software development, HMI/SCADA, and instrumentation integration.
Manage external suppliers and subcontractors from scope definition to delivery.
Coordinate FAT/SAT and support commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and handover.
Ensure complete automation documentation and structured handover to customer and service.