Senior Project Manager – greenfield automation projects in pharma industry

Job title:

Senior Project Manager – greenfield automation projects in pharma industry

Company:

ABB

Job description

Senior Project Manager – greenfield automation projects in pharma industryAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That’s our story. Make it your story.This position reports toProject Operations ManagerYour role and responsibilitiesIf you know how to manage large technical control system greenfield projects up to 300 mill. DKK, we have just the right job for you. At least if you find pharma production and automation as exciting as we do. We have a historically interesting pipeline of automation related projects, primarily at the giant pharma site in Kalundborg. You will lead various interdisciplinary teams of sub–Project Managers and Engineers from both Denmark and our global organization. When joining ABB, you can look forward to being part of a rather unique work environment character-ized by a very positive tone of voice, respect for the individual and helpfulness. We believe this to be one of the most important reasons for colleagues returning after having pursued career opportunities elsewhere. ABB is also a company that invests in you as an employee. Our project management certifi-cation program is just one example – a version will be tailored to you on arrival. You will be based at our office in Ballerup and Kalundborg, where you will be close to other project managers in the PMO as well as colleagues in our engineering departments. Flexibility related to work-ing from home is naturally a part of everyday life in ABB. All projects are centered on implementation off ABB’s 800xA automation/control system and cover design, procurement, testing, delivery, and commissioning. Your responsibilities: • Manage the project to final delivery – with lots of direct customer contact. • Manage a complex project setup with interfaces the customer representative and to other sub-suppliers like buildings and process equipment. • Create and manage project plans, follow-up, and coordinate activities within the project team. • Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule. • Contract management, coordinate with procurement and manage subcontractors. • Motivate and guide the team(s) of control system specialists from Denmark and abroad. • Spot opportunities for additional sales and interact with the right people to turn ideas into projects. • Ensure cost, quality, and time on what typically is ABB’s responsibility, which includes electri-cal & automation engineering, purchasing, installation and commissioning. • Create and manage project plans, follow-up, and coordinate activities within the project team. • Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.

Qualifications for the role

• 10+ years of project experience including at least five years as Project Manager, preferably from pharma related automation projects.
• Experience with automation/Control system projects.
• Proven track-record of project management involving project with a heavy load of man-hours.
• Proven track-record of the ability to navigate in a complex customers setup and many inter-faces to sub-contractors on the project.
• A project manager certification such as PRINCE2, IPMA etc. Experience with contract man-agement and managing subcontractors Motivation for building knowledge in the pharma do-main.
• Overview, structure, and proactive problem-solving skills – the classic project management DNA
• Negotiation skills – you know when to hold firm and when to compromise with equally good feeling for the mood and overall relationship.
• Good English skills, written and spoken (Danish skills are an advantage but not a prerequisite for applying)

More about usJoining ABB’s pharma organization means becoming part of a highly successful business with a strong brand, a well-defined strategy, and an exciting project pipeline. Just as importantly, you’ll join a supportive and respectful work environment characterized by a positive tone and a focus on collabora-tion. You’ll be part of a growing team that includes six Project Managers, two Project Controllers, and the PMO Manager. This setup offers excellent opportunities for knowledge sharing and support to man-age project finances effectively. Please apply via our international career page. Use ”Denmark” as search criteria, then you will get a list with all Danish job openings. The application deadline is the 9th of April 2025. If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Head of Pharma Project Management, Peter Rusbak Jensen at +45 4137 1537. We look forward to receiving your application. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

Expected salary

Location

Ballerup, Hovedstaden

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:02:31 GMT

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