Automation Project Manager

Automation Project Manager

Are you interested in joining a team that plays a key role in delivering automation solutions that support critical capital projects? At Novonesis, our Automation team in West Allis, Wisconsin collaborates across functions to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of automation for manufacturing facilities across the region.

You will be part of a highly collaborative and results-oriented team that partners closely with engineers, project managers, vendors, and end users—ensuring automation systems meet project requirements while contributing to our broader purpose of enabling sustainable solutions through innovation.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Automation Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of automation scope within capital projects. This role is primarily focused on project management and execution, ensuring that automation deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business needs. You will work closely with internal automation teams, project stakeholders, and external vendors to drive alignment, manage resources, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for automation-related project activities
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and resource plans
• Define project scope and create clear work packages for external vendors
• Drive change management processes throughout project execution
• Document project activities including meeting minutes, plans, and agreements
• Ensure schedule adherence across internal teams, vendors, and user groups
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the overall project manager

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management or automation
• Strong project management capabilities including scope, schedule, and resource planning
• Experience developing functional design specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to take ownership and drive results

Core competencies:

• Result-oriented with a proactive mindset
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Clear and confident communicator
• Ability to lead and act as a site automation lead during project execution

Additional Skills & Interests We Value:

• Experience with Studio 5000 or Aveva systems
• Knowledge of ISA-88 and batch systems
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Background in automation engineering

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you will join a purpose-driven organization where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, develop your expertise, and grow your career in a supportive team environment.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex and meaningful automation projects
• Collaborate with diverse teams across functions and locations
• Develop your technical and project management capabilities
• Contribute to a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Ways of Working

This role is primarily office-based in West Allis, Wisconsin, with occasional flexibility to work from home when needed.

• On-site presence is expected most of the time
• Approximately 10% travel required

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary range: $110,000 – $135,000 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 account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

• Application deadline: 7/21/26

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.

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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