Project Manager - Automation

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.

Join us as our newest Project Manager!

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Managing Novonesis Project Management Life Cycle using automation and process control system work packages within capital projects to include planning and follow-up on deliverables, schedule, scope, budget development, safety, staffing, design, procurement, installation, start-up, and project handover.

• Ensuring that capital projects are planned and executed according to the Novonesis project model and handbook.

• Establishing and leading effective cross functional project teams in close corporation with User Managers.

• Collaborate with line of business User Manager to assure that user requirements are effectively transformed into project solutions ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements, standards and best practices.

• Establish effective means and methods for handling risk management, change management and stakeholder relations.

• Understanding of industrial standards for electrical/electronic/optical infra-structure and supporting systems and their implementation

• Providing or reviewing cost estimate for all automation hardware and software required for capital projects and upgrades

• Providing and/or coordinating all required automation related project documentation

• Providing training and training documentation to users and other supporting automation and maintenance personnel

• Demonstrating a positive team-work attitude on a consistent basis

• Utilizing strong communication skills to achieve key project goals.

• Ensure that all stakeholders in the project process are kept up to date regarding the status of all assigned projects

• Supporting the Novonesis Environmental Policy and EQS; assure that the environmental impact of changes to processes, equipment, and process materials is assessed prior to implementation

To succeed you must hold:

• BS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or degrees in a closely related field will be considered.

• Previous experience with programming in an object-oriented process control system.

• A working knowledge of the ABB SattLine or ABB 800xA platform is highly desirable.

• Experience with process control instrumentation, hardware, virtualized environment and communication protocols.

• Experience with the management and oversite of out-sourcing of automation system design and programming to third party providers.

• Familiarity with Microsoft workstation, VMWare and server operating systems and network communications is highly desirable.

• Proficient knowledge of personnel computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Adept, etc. is required.

• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential to facilitate close cooperation with internal contacts and project teams and ability to multitask on simultaneously running projects.

• Candidate must possess the physical ability, visual acuity, and motor skills necessary to perform essential functions of the position, including operating in laboratory and industry environments.

Application deadline: February 28, 2025

Expected salary range: $135,000-$160,000

Benefits you will enjoy: 

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution! 

• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution 

• Employee assistance program 

• Parental leave 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• All benefits begin on your first day! 

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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