Project Manager - CapEx

Chr. Hansen•West Allis, WI

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Novonesis' Engineering & Facility Service (EFS) organization is seeking a Project Manager - CapEx to lead capital investment projects across Novonesis sites. This role is crucial for enabling safe, reliable, and efficient production facilities globally. The Project Manager will collaborate with Operations, engineering specialists, global stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to transform investment plans into tangible business results. The position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in a global environment, leading projects ranging from approximately €500K to €15M. The role requires a blend of strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities, demanding strong stakeholder management, technical expertise, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.