Senior Project Manager - Process & Automation (Food Manufacturing)

On behalf of a client within the food manufacturing industry, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support a long-term assignment focused on automation and processing solutions.

You will take ownership of projects across the full lifecycle – from early feasibility studies through to implementation in production environments – working closely with engineering, operations, and external vendors.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery (feasibility → execution → implementation)

• Lead automation and processing-related projects in a production environment

• Manage stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business units

• Ensure alignment between technical solutions and business requirements

• Coordinate suppliers and ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management, including delivery of complex technical or industrial projects

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience working with automation in industrial or production environments

• Proven track record of delivering end-to-end projects (feasibility, design, implementation, commissioning)

• Strong stakeholder management experience across engineering, operations, and external vendors

• Relevant engineering background (e.g. process, automation, mechanical or similar), supported by practical project delivery experience

Nice to Have

• Experience from food & beverage or similar regulated industries

• Knowledge of automation systems used in production environments

Other Details

Start: April 2026

Duration: Initially until end of year with potential for extension

Location: Aarhus area, onsite

Workload: 37 hours/week