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$110k–$140k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
401(k), Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Healthcare savings account
Posted 13d ago
Apply by Aug 15
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will lead capital investment projects from concept through construction and handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. They will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and oversee project governance, including schedules, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with at least 5 years of engineering experience. A minimum of 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing or process industries is required.
Full job description
Interested in a career that matters?


Are you passionate about delivering complex engineering projects that help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing? 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.
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.
The role & your impact
As a Project Manager – CapEx, 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.
Your key responsibilities in this role
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.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role
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.
Key competencies
Stakeholder management
Leadership and influencing skills
Results orientation and decision-making
Collaboration across functions and cultures
Planning, prioritization, and execution excellence
Additional skills & interests we value
While not required, the following qualifications would be considered an advantage:
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.
What we offer you
At Novonesis, you will join a purpose-driven company where biology powers innovation and sustainable solutions. We offer:
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. [Novonesis_...Guide.docx | Word]
Working conditions
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.
Compensation & benefits
Base Salary - $110,000-$140,000 based on experience
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 accountoption
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day
Application deadline
8/21/26
Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.