Project Manager - CapEx

At Novonesis, our Engineering & Facility Service (EFS) organization plays a critical role in enabling safe, reliable, and efficient production facilities around the world. Working closely with Operations, engineering specialists, global stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers, you will help transform investment plans into tangible business results.

About the role

As a Project Manager - CapEx, you will lead capital investment projects across Novonesis sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with business needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while collaborating with diverse teams in a global environment.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing CapEx projects ranging from approximately €500K to €15M. The role combines strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities, requiring strong stakeholder management, technical expertise, and leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects and work packages from concept through design, procurement, construction, start-up, and handover.
• Align project scope with Operations, technical experts, global stakeholders, and business partners to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, contracts, and change controls to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive a strong safety culture and oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead internal teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers while creating accountability across the project organization.
• Facilitate project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Apply project management standards, risk management methodologies, and best practices across project execution.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation, including engineering, maintenance, regulatory, and as-built records at project handover.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to project reviews across the EFS organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably within manufacturing, process industries, food, biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital investment projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and construction project execution.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across local and global organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language, where applicable.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead through influence and create alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project governance, procurement processes, and contractor management.

Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Results orientation and decision-making
• Collaboration across functions and cultures
• Planning, prioritization, and execution excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale international projects.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, utility, infrastructure, or process equipment projects.
• Change management experience in complex organizational environments.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Pay

Base Salary - $110,000-$140,000 based on experience

Schedule

• Primarily office-based with regular presence at project and construction sites.
• Frequent collaboration with local and global stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Travel may be required up to approximately 20%.
• Flexibility may occasionally be required to support project milestones, installations, commissioning activities, and international collaboration.

What We Offer You

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on our global manufacturing footprint.
• Opportunities to lead complex, high-value engineering projects.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and global project teams.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative environment built on trust, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• The chance to contribute to future-focused investments that support Novonesis' long-term growth and sustainability ambitions.