Novonesis
Overview
PMO Manager, SAP - Americas at Novonesis. Lead the SAP S/4HANA rollout and the associated transformation across all Novonesis sites in the Americas. This role will be central to pilot deployments at U.S. sites in Franklinton and Blair and will expand to include Canada and Latin America. The PMO Manager will serve as the key link between the S/4 Program organization and the business functions in the Americas, ensuring coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution. This transformation supports the goal to become ONE Novonesis, uniting legacy Chr. Hansen and Novozymes sites under a single operating model. Responsibilities
Leading the full lifecycle of the SAP S/4HANA rollout in the Americas, starting with pilot sites and expanding regionally. Engaging and activating key stakeholders across operations, finance, and IT, including the global PMO and implementation partner Deloitte. Facilitating internal communication across the Americas to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement throughout the transformation. Driving change readiness and adoption to support the transition to ONE Novonesis through unified ways of working. Collaborating with training management to ensure effective enablement and onboarding of end users. Overseeing data preparation and cleansing activities critical to deployment success. Leading staffing and onboarding efforts for the broader rollout across the Americas following the pilot phase. Establishing a sustainable process excellence and governance framework for the region. Building and leading a Process Ownership and Process Excellence community in the Americas post-rollout, consisting of approximately 812 team members. Providing regular updates to the S/4 Program Director, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of project/program management experience, ideally within SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in the process industry, ideally in regulated environments like Pharma or Biotechnology. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, change management, and building key-user communities. Ability to travel up to 30%, with required on-site presence in Franklinton. Bachelors degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Location
Franklinton, NC (Hybrid) Application details
Application deadline: September 23, 2025 Expected salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 Benefits
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 Tution reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Equal opportunity
At Novonesis we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We recommend you not attach a cover letter to your application; instead, include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. Please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. We hire without regard to identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Safety and scams
Stay vigilant: Novonesis will never ask for sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process. We do not make employment offers without interviews. If you receive suspicious communication, verify it through our official channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr
PMO Manager, SAP - Americas at Novonesis. Lead the SAP S/4HANA rollout and the associated transformation across all Novonesis sites in the Americas. This role will be central to pilot deployments at U.S. sites in Franklinton and Blair and will expand to include Canada and Latin America. The PMO Manager will serve as the key link between the S/4 Program organization and the business functions in the Americas, ensuring coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution. This transformation supports the goal to become ONE Novonesis, uniting legacy Chr. Hansen and Novozymes sites under a single operating model. Responsibilities
Leading the full lifecycle of the SAP S/4HANA rollout in the Americas, starting with pilot sites and expanding regionally. Engaging and activating key stakeholders across operations, finance, and IT, including the global PMO and implementation partner Deloitte. Facilitating internal communication across the Americas to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement throughout the transformation. Driving change readiness and adoption to support the transition to ONE Novonesis through unified ways of working. Collaborating with training management to ensure effective enablement and onboarding of end users. Overseeing data preparation and cleansing activities critical to deployment success. Leading staffing and onboarding efforts for the broader rollout across the Americas following the pilot phase. Establishing a sustainable process excellence and governance framework for the region. Building and leading a Process Ownership and Process Excellence community in the Americas post-rollout, consisting of approximately 812 team members. Providing regular updates to the S/4 Program Director, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of project/program management experience, ideally within SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in the process industry, ideally in regulated environments like Pharma or Biotechnology. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, change management, and building key-user communities. Ability to travel up to 30%, with required on-site presence in Franklinton. Bachelors degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Location
Franklinton, NC (Hybrid) Application details
Application deadline: September 23, 2025 Expected salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 Benefits
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 Tution reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Equal opportunity
At Novonesis we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We recommend you not attach a cover letter to your application; instead, include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. Please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. We hire without regard to identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Safety and scams
Stay vigilant: Novonesis will never ask for sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process. We do not make employment offers without interviews. If you receive suspicious communication, verify it through our official channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr