Project Manager - Process Automation

Job-Link A/S; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Job-Link A/S is seeking Project Managers for major pharmaceutical engineering projects in Kalundborg. The role centers on Process Automation, DCS/ECS/PLC environments, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to deliver on complex automation programs.

We welcome varied PM backgrounds, with emphasis on process automation expertise and potential for greater responsibility. The position supports a 12-month engagement with hands-on project leadership.

Qualifications

• Technical degree with automation background.
• Experience with DCS/ECS/PLC processes.
• Familiar with ABB 800xA or similar systems.
• Experience in pharma or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of S88/S95 is a plus.
• PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive Process Automation projects from engineering and design through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, cost and quality.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes and dependencies.
• Coordinate across automation, process, mechanical, vendors and end users.
• Plan and follow up on FAT, SAT, UAT and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Process automation

DCS/ECS/PLC

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

PM certifications (adv)

Education

Engineering degree (technical background)

Tools

ABB 800xA

Job description

For major pharmaceutical engineering projects in Kalundborg, we are looking for Project Managers within Process Automation.

We are open to different levels of Project Management experience, but a solid background in Process Automation and DCS and/or ECS/PLC projects is essential.

You will work in a complex engineering environment and collaborate closely with automation engineers, process and mechanical disciplines, end users and other key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities will include:

• Drive Process Automation projects from engineering and design through testing, commissioning and handover
• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, cost and quality
• Identify and manage project risks, changes and dependencies
• Coordinate across automation, process, mechanical, vendors and end users
• Plan and follow up on testing and commissioning activities, including FAT, Interface Testing, Wet Testing, SAT and UAT

Your profile

We are looking for Project Managers with a technical understanding of industrial Process Automation.

You may be an experienced Project Manager already accustomed to managing large and complex automation projects, or you may have fewer years of PM experience combined with a strong Process Automation background and the potential to take on greater project responsibility.

Your experience

• A relevant technical background
• Experience with DCS and/or ECS/PLC Process Automation projects
• Experience with ABB 800xA or other complex DCS environments is highly relevant
• Experience from pharmaceutical projects or another regulated process industry
• Understanding of the automation project lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover
• Experience with FAT, SAT and UAT and preferably other integration and commissioning activities
• Experience working across automation, process, mechanical and end-user interfaces
• Knowledge of S88 and S95 is an advantage
• PMP, PRINCE2 or another Project Management certification is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

The exact scope and level of responsibility can be matched to your experience, making the opportunity relevant for both experienced Project Managers and profiles ready to take the next step within Process Automation project management.

• Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
• No cover letter needed – a CV is sufficient

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