Project Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points 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.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

In this role you’ll make an impact by: 

Project Leadership:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, commissioning and handover
• Translate program/portfolio objectives into project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (User team, Production, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Finance) and external partners (design institutes, contractors, suppliers, consultants)

Scope, Schedule, Cost & Quality Management

• Control scope, schedule, cost and quality to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to specifications
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and drive mitigation and recovery plans where needed
• Ensure facilities are built to meet GMP-related requirements and other applicable industry and regulatory standards

Site Coordination and Interface Management

• Work closely with the Site Construction Manager, Construction Quality Engineer and EHS Engineer to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality execution on site
• Manage interfaces between civil, architectural, utilities, process equipment, HVAC and cleanroom works
• Support commissioning, start-up and handover to end users and operations teams

Communication & Reporting

• Organize and lead regular project meetings (internal and with contractors), follow up on actions and decisions
• Prepare project status reports (progress, cost, risk, EHS, quality) for the Program manager and senior management
• Escalate major deviations and propose solution options in a timely manner

To succeed you must hold: 

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Pharmaceutical Engineering, Project Management or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial projects, with preference for food, pharmaceutical, biotech or clean/regulated facilities
• Experience working on multicultural project sites is a preferred.
• Familiar with fermentation, recovery, spay dry, and packaging etc. process is preferred.
• Solid understanding of project management processes (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, stakeholder management)
• Familiarity with GMP-related facility requirements and industrial construction/installation practices
• Strong coordination and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple parties and resolve conflicts
• Good problem-solving ability
• English proficiency suitable for daily management, technical and commercial communication, and reporting; additional local language skills at the project location are a plus

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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