Project Manager

Andritz AG; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel in Esbjerg, Denmark is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial projects from handover to final acceptance, balancing technology, commercial priorities and customer expectations.

You will manage a portfolio of Plant & Equipment Solutions projects, coordinate interfaces across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, and maintain project financial data with ERP-based forecasts.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience managing technical projects in industrial equipment or similar sectors.
• Solid understanding of project management principles, execution and financial management.
• Experience using SAP, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from handover to final acceptance within established processes and governance.
• Plan and monitor scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality and reporting with project contributors.
• Serve as primary customer contact and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate interfaces across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Maintain project financial data and update forecasts in ERP with cost, profitability and cash-flow outlooks.
• Report progress, schedule, financial performance, risks, deviations and decisions; lead reviews.
• Support quotation reviews, contract clarifications and structured handovers from Sales; manage contracts and changes.
• Capture lessons learned to improve future quotations and project execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: Project Manager

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Esbjerg, Southern Denmark, DK

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

PROJECT MANAGER
Turn industrial projects into solutions that perform.

Esbjerg, Denmark | International customer projects | Plant & Equipment Solutions

Your projects will travel further than your desk.

At ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, we design and deliver advanced processing equipment, process lines, and complete plant solutions to customers worldwide.

Our customers include some of the world's leading producers within animal feed, aqua feed, pet food and biofuel industries.

We are looking for a Project Manager who can lead industrial projects from handover to final acceptance—balancing technology, commercial priorities and customer expectations.

You will manage a varied portfolio of major equipment deliveries, process lines and EPS/EPC projects, aligning people and priorities to deliver on our commitments to the customer.

The Challenge You Will Own

From contract handover to final acceptance, you will lead project execution within our established framework, drive progress, support sound decision-making and keep stakeholders aligned. Working closely with the project team and functional specialists, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of Plant & Equipment Solutions projects—from major equipment and process-line deliveries to EPS and EPC projects—using ANDRITZ processes, governance and tools.
• Plan and monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality and reporting in collaboration with the relevant project contributors.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, build constructive relationships and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate interfaces across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, while functional specialists retain responsibility for their respective deliverables.
• Maintain project financial data and regularly update forecasts in the ERP system, including cost, profitability and cash-flow outlooks, in collaboration with Project Controlling and other relevant functions.
• Report on progress, schedule, financial performance, key risks, deviations and decisions required and lead regular project and risk reviews to ensure clear ownership and follow-up.
• Support quotation reviews, contract clarifications and structured handovers from Sales, and manage contracts, changes and claims with the relevant commercial and technical functions.
• Capture lessons learned and share relevant insights to support continuous improvement in future quotations, solutions and project execution.

What You Bring to the Project

Your technical and professional foundation

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience managing technical projects in industrial equipment, plant engineering, manufacturing, energy, process industries or a comparable sector.
• A solid understanding of project management principles, project execution and project financial management.
• Experience using SAP, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

How you lead

Qualifications matter, but how you make progress matters just as much. You are:

• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Customer-focused and relationship-driven.
• Structured, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator who can engage stakeholders across functions and cultures.
• Commercially aware and able to balance technical and business objectives.

A team player who enjoys collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Why Join Us?

At ANDRITZ, project management is close to the business. Your leadership will influence customer confidence, technical coordination, financial performance and project outcomes—while giving you meaningful responsibility and access to experienced specialists.

• Real ownership and decision authority – Lead projects from handover to final acceptance, set priorities and make day-to-day decisions within the agreed mandate, with access to senior stakeholders when needed.
• Visible business impact – Your decisions will influence customer satisfaction, project profitability, cash flow and long-term relationships.
• International exposure – Work across countries, cultures and disciplines with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing sites and specialists throughout ANDRITZ.
• A career with room to grow – Build experience across equipment, process-line and complete-plant projects, with opportunities to progress toward larger projects, senior project leadership, specialist roles or people management.
• Support to perform at your best – Join an open, pragmatic environment where experienced colleagues share knowledge and offer constructive challenge.

International Reach, with a Base in Esbjerg

The role involves approximately 20–40 travel days per year. Travel is purposeful and focused on the moments when your presence adds the most value, including customer meetings, project reviews, installation support, commissioning and key milestones.

Every day, ANDRITZ delivers innovative solutions to customers around the world. At ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, we help shape the future of sustainable production through advanced technologies for the animal feed, aqua feed, pet food and biofuel industries.

ANDRITZ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.