Søborg

Senior Project Manager for Product Development

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Do you want to drive the projects that shape the next generation of our equipment and processes? Join our ambitious Process & Sustainability Innovation team to lead our cutting-edge product development projects.
At GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact.

Our Process & Sustainability Innovation team in Søborg functions as an integral part of GEA's global technology hub for powders. Here, we innovate and, create new processes, devices, measurement tools, and machinery for the production and handling of powders products – from catalyst and battery powders to infant formula and instant coffee.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have to understand not only the mechanical/mechatronic solutions, but also the process in which the equipment will operate. This makes product development in GEA challenging and very interesting. Our team enjoys privileged access to state-of-the-art testing facilities, advanced laboratories, and a robust high-performance computing resource.

Responsibilities / Tasks

You will report to the Director of Process & Sustainability Innovation and work closely with specialists and commercial stakeholders. You will manage and lead the development projects from idea and project initiation to the final prototype test and hand over the fully matured product to the business. To sum up, your tasks will include but not be limited to:

  • Practice lean but effective project management in a weak matrix organization
  • Lead, navigate and inspire our specialists
  • Providing transparency by hosting regular meetings and reporting key figures to our organization
  • Plan the best ways of executing projects while making sure to utilize our specialists’ resources optimally
  • Through understanding the technical details in the projects, you will guide the technical decisions in our projects

Your Profile / Qualifications

To be a success in this role, we expect you to be creative and innovative in your working style. It is important that you, with a result-oriented approach, can balance theory with practice to develop best in class solutions for our customers. Furthermore, we imagine that you can see tick some of the boxes below:

  • You hold a B.Sc.,M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree with a strong track record in product development in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Process, Chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • We are flexible regarding your academic background (given our vast domain from novel process solutions to equipment and electronic device development). As a Senior Project Manager you will have opportunities to engage in many different areas utilizing your specific strengths.
  • We seek technical brilliance paired with a genuine passion to innovate and introduce new products to the market. A natural curiosity and eagerness to venture into unfamiliar territories is crucial.
  • We expect you to have technical know-how coupled with Project Management experience. If you have successfully created tangible products, services, or software - we highly value such real-world achievements. If you have a PMI certificate or similar, it will be a plus, but it is not a requirement.

Application

Please apply via the indicated link. Please note that GEA exclusively uses electronic recruiting, and only applications received through our application system will be considered.

Did we spark your interest?

Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Ansættelsestype: Permanent

Hjemmearbejde: Not disclosed

Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time

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GEA - We are engineering for a better world

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Joining us, you will meet more than 18,000 dedicated colleagues who work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

The results of our work are in plain view: from safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines – GEA makes it all possible. We also help customers reduce CO2 emissions, safeguard water and reduce and reuse waste.

At GEA, we are:

Here for the better.
In for the better.
Built for the better.

We aim to become the most attractive employer in the engineering industry…

… and to us, that means greater diversity, equal opportunity and integration, and of course, offering long-term career development prospects. Top Employers Institute has already certified us as a Top Employer in five countries.

On a day-to-day basis, we focus on letting our employees do what they do best. Our seasoned colleagues bring vast experience in our field, while new talent bring new ideas, allowing for our culture to keep developing and evolving.

This is also why collaboration across teams and professional areas is important to us. We call it “team up” – an initiative, which allows for processes and collaboration to flow between us.

Our employees also meet for social purposes. So, joining us, you will be able to attend a wide array of activities – from skiing trips over yoga to stand-up comedy.

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We help you develop an individual career plan and support you along the way. GEA offers a wide variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Working together, we help you sharpen your skillset to achieve your specific goals.

Each local GEA entity has its own offering for new employees. In addition, we have a global portfolio of diverse benefits and growth opportunities that we offer all employees. 

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We offer attractive working conditions, recognized by the Top Employers Institute.

GEA ranks among the leading employers in Europe in 2024. The Top Employers Institute has certified the machinery and plant manufacturer as a Top Employer in five countries. Belgium and Portugal were recognized for the first time, while Germany, Poland and Spain were re-certified. GEA aims to receive Top Employer certification also for other countries in 2025.

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At GEA, you can leverage and further develop your expertise to make a positive impact in the world. From engineering, project management, sales and service, to skilled roles in production, as well as many operational functions. As a professional, you can expect everything but a routine job with us.

We will give you the opportunity to shape a career that meets both your professional and personal goals. Perhaps you want to join our 2-year talent programme? Or you want to attend internal training? More than anything, we can assure you that we will work with you to help you sharpen your skillset and achieve your specific goals.

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