Project manager

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries leads a major airport project and seeks a Work Package Project Manager to drive delivery within a defined scope, schedule, budget and safety framework.

The role requires close collaboration with engineering, procurement, subcontractors and site teams, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment on complex, international activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Industrial Automation).
• 5 years of experience in project execution (preferably in logistics automation or infrastructure).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience working in international multicultural environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work Package Ownership: Manage planning, execution and delivery of a specific work package within a larger project under the guidance of the Project Management Team.
• Project Support: Support the Project Management Team in coordination, reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise between engineering, procurement, subcontractors and site teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Planning & Monitoring: Develop detailed schedules and resource plans; monitor progress and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Commercial Awareness: Support contract management and cost control activities related to your scope and ensure compliance with obligations.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluent

IT/OT familiarity

Results oriented

Continuous improvement

Multicultural experience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field

Job description

Job TitleProject managerJob Description

Position Summary:
As aWork Package Project Manager you will play a key role within a major airport project supporting the overall Project Management Team. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a defined work package ensuring alignment with the broader project objectives in terms of scope schedule budget quality and safety.

You will act as the primary point of contact for your work package coordinating with internal teams subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. This role is ideal for a proactive technically-minded project professional looking to grow within a complex international project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work Package Ownership:
  Manage the planning execution and delivery of a specific work package within a larger project under the guidance of the Project Management Team.
• Project Support:
  Support the Project Management Team in overall project coordination reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Act as the liaison between engineering procurement subcontractors and site teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Planning & Monitoring:
  Develop and maintain detailed schedules and resource plans for your work package. Monitor progress and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Commercial Awareness:
  Support contract management and cost control activities related to your scope. Ensure compliance with commercial and legal obligations.
• Quality & Safety:
  Ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Candidate Profile:

• A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to act as the right hand of the project management team during the "design" whilst obtaining approval of the design and defining the exact scope of the work packages.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering Industrial Automation).
• 05 years of experience in project execution preferably in logistics automation or infrastructure.
• Affinity with IT/OT systems and automation technologies is a plus.
• Experience working in international multicultural environments is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Required Experience:

IC