Manager for PLC Systems – People
Leader
Are you a strong people leader with a passion for developing
high-performing teams within automation and control systems? Do you want to
lead skilled engineers working with PLC, SCADA- and DCS-based solutions that
make a real difference in the pharmaceutical industry? Then this role in our
PLC Systems department might be the right next step for you.
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We are
looking for a Manager for PLC Systems to lead and develop a team of automation
engineers working with PLC, DCS, and related control system technologies
supporting pharmaceutical API production. The department delivers end-to-end
automation and control solutions, from early concept and design through
implementation, testing, and handover, as well as lifecycle support and
modernization of existing systems.
Your primary responsibility will be people
leadership: creating a well-functioning, motivated, and competent team that
delivers high-quality solutions to our projects and customers. You will play a
key role in shaping the department’s future by driving competence development,
ensuring the right capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture aligned
with our strategy.
You will
work closely with peers across Automation, IT, Quality, and Project Management
to ensure alignment, compliance, and successful project execution in a
regulated GMP environment.
The PLC Systems department is a central part of our
automation delivery. We work with a broad range of control system technologies,
including PLC/SCADA solutions and DeltaV DCS, supporting pharmaceutical
API production across the full project lifecycle. Our tasks span from early idea
generation and conceptual design, through detailed engineering and
programming, to installation, commissioning, on-site testing, and
validation in regulated GMP environments.
| Location |
Demnark - Virum |
| Experience |
Minimum 8 Years |
| Department |
PLC Systems |
How you might spend your days
As Manager in PLC
Systems, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15–25 automation engineers working with PLC/SCADA solutions and DCS systems, specifically DeltaV
- Ensure a strong team culture with focus on collaboration, well-being, feedback and continuous development
- Coordinate and prioritize resources across projects in close dialogue with project managers and stakeholders, while contributing to projects when relevant
- Drive competence development, knowledge sharing, and support your team in both technical and professional matters
- Collaborate with colleagues across Denmark and India to ensure alignment and scalability, and be part of securing new assignments with account managers
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- A strong, trust-based people
leader who motivates, develops and empowers others
- Creating clarity, structure, and
psychological safety in a dynamic project environment
- Thriving in change and can balance
day-to-day priorities with longer-term development goals
- Having a collaborative mindset and
enjoys working across disciplines and cultures
- Having positive,
solution-oriented, and pragmatic approach to leadership
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- Proven experience in people
management, preferably within automation, PLC/DCS, or industrial IT
- Background in engineering,
automation, or a related technical field
- Experience from pharma, biotech,
or other regulated industries is an advantage
- Understanding of GMP environments
and structured engineering execution is beneficial
- Fluency in English
Why choose NNE?
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
We are the essence of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.
We provide a range of perks tailored to enhance your overall experience. A few additional highlights include:
- A vibrant, project-based work environment
- A culture built on collaboration and innovation
- True empowerment, including flexibility and autonomy in how you work.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is
27th March 2026
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Director Christian
Dræby Sessingø at +45 30791537
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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