Company description
AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles - Result driven, Client centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, develop and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.
Job description
The Electrical, Automation & Industrial IT section within the Life Science business area is now looking for a Technical Project Manager in Automation who wants to lead and drive automation projects in a high-tech and GMP-regulated production environment. The role combines deep technical understanding of both PLC and DCS systems with the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Travel may be required.
Qualifications
Your tasks
As Automation Technical Project Manager you will:
- Lead automation projects from feasibility study and design to commissioning, validation and handover to the operating organization.
- Coordinate resources, schedules and budget in close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Drive improvement initiatives and implement new technologies to optimize production and maintenance.
- Ensure that all solutions meet GMP and other regulatory requirements.
- Support automation engineers in the team.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who have:
- Technical education at college/university level in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in automation, of which at least 2 years in a leading role in the process industry.
- Experience in leading projects in regulated industry and knowledge of GMP
- Good knowledge of Swedish and English (speech and writing).
Additional:
- Knowledge of validation work (IQ/OQ/PQ) and change control (CC) in GMP environment.
- Experience of integration between automation systems and higher-level IT systems.
- Experience in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Food, Healthcare, Energy or other regulated industry.
We are looking for you who are:
A clear leader with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Structured and results-oriented, with the capacity to build trust and create commitment in project teams. Solution-oriented and flexible in a dynamic environment, thriving in a committed team with a strong collaborative culture.
Further information
Welcome with your application, deadline is 2026-01-12
Contact person for questions:
Vytautas Urbikas, Service Area Manager
All recruitments at AFRY are always based on an ID check, reference checks and verification of education.
We do not get in direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job ads.
At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition