Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Esbjerg, Denmark

Are you ready to lead projects that shape the future of a rapidly expanding business? dsm-firmenich Esbjerg is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead large capital projects within our growing HMO business. You will drive complex, strategic and high-impact investments, collaborate with local as well as global stakeholders, and play a key role in turning ambitious growth plans into reality.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead projects all the way from feasibility study to execution and handover to the customer.
• Inspire and motivate project team members to deliver excellent results by setting clear goals, expectations and deadlines.
• Conduct business case data, to estimate project potential and drive projects all the way to the finish line.
• Manage staffing of project teams, as a mix of internal resources and external consultants.
• Prepare and present month end reports to steering committee, together with relevant KPI's.
• Responsible for executing projects safely to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality.

We offer

• A good place to work, in a caring work environment, with respect for the individual person.
• A motivating and supporting work environment.
• You will become part of professional and successful team, that works locally as well as globally.
• Unique opportunities for personal and professional development, both on the job and through external training.
• The opportunity to influence and shape how we execute projects at dsm-firmenich in Esbjerg and help us become best in class.
• An inspiring position, with the possibility to make a difference every day.
• A full-time position with flexibility and the opportunity to work from home.

You bring

• You have excellent communication skills, both in English and Danish
• You can prepare and present a project key message for decisions, in a clear way
• You are an experienced project manager with at least 5 years of experience dealing with large and relative complex technical projects; relevant Project Management certification might be a plus
• You have business awareness and understanding, are analytic and can meet deadlines, take initiative, ownership and timely execute your own assignments
• You collaborate across all functions and can effectively operate in virtual teams across the region and globe
• You can make decisions based on facts. Do risk analysis and balance consequences against opportunities
• You are open-minded, curious and persistent, and you meet others with a smile. You see opportunities rather than limitations.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement 

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.