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We value knowledge sharing and collaborate closely with our customers to ensure tailored solutions that meet their production needs.\nAt our office in Skanderborg, you will become part of our Liquid Technologies department, where we deliver advanced liquid processing and engineering solutions primarily to the food and dairy industries.\nInternally, you will work with project managers, automation engineers, process and mechanical engineers, as well as colleagues in Commissioning, Procurement and Service. Externally, you will collaborate with customers, automation suppliers, software and system integrators, and commissioning subcontractors.\nResponsibilities / Tasks\nThe Automation Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering automation projects from concept through commissioning and handover. The role involves managing project scope, budget, schedule, resources, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational requirements.\nYou will assess technical and delivery options, coordinate supplier actions and implement corrective measures to protect delivery and project profitability. Where changes affect scope, costs or milestones, you will present your recommendations to the Project Manager.\nMore specifically, you will:\nLead automation and control system projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.\nPlan deliverables, automation activities, milestones and resources in line with the overall project plan.\nCoordinate PLC and software development, HMI/SCADA, process control, instrumentation integration, functional specifications and documentation, ensuring that control concepts meet process requirements and integrate with equipment and other disciplines.\nManage external suppliers and subcontractors, from scope definition and technical alignment through to monitoring schedules, costs, documentation, performance and compliance with agreed delivery requirements.\nPlan and coordinate FAT and SAT, where applicable, and support commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and the resolution of functional issues.\nEnsure that all automation documentation, including as-built records, is complete and organise a structured handover to the customer and Service.\nYour Profile / Qualifications\nYou are highly organised and excel at maintaining an overview of the entire project lifecycle, identifying potential challenges early and proactively finding effective solutions. Your strong communication skills allow you to mediate between stakeholders, manage change effectively and resolve unforeseen issues as they arise.\nFinally, we imagine that you:\nBring a degree in automation engineering, control engineering, computer engineering or a related technical discipline - equivalent relevant technical qualifications and experience may also be considered.\nHave experience in automation engineering and project delivery within food and dairy industries.\nPossess knowledge of the control technologies outlined above, as well as industrial communication and automation documentation.\nHave experience in supplier management, project planning, budget and schedule monitoring, FAT/SAT, commissioning and handover.\nSpeak and write English at a full professional level.\nWould you like to know more?\nIf you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Director Project Execution, Jørgen Pedersen, phone no. +45 2779 7111.\nPlease apply via the indicated link. 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