Project Manager (Industrial Automation)

Vanderlande; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Project Manager (Industrial Automation) to lead and deliver airport baggage/cargo handling system projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.

You will coordinate technical, commercial and schedule activities, manage stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with project governance and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management in airport Baggage/Cargo Handling Systems or large-scale industrial automation projects.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading, coaching and developing the project teams.
• Hands‑on experience in managing complex project milestones and deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SAP.
• Working knowledge of Revit, ACAD, Primavera, and Concept board.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical, operational, and financial project tasks for successfully implementing airport baggage/cargo handling system.
• Formulates project parameters and monitors progress, tracks key milestones, and reports on project status to stakeholders using various tools and methodologies.
• Organizing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk logs, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible to project team members.
• Interacts with clients, interprets their needs and requirements and represents them to the Projects Director for implementation in the field.
• Identify project risks and issues, assess their potential impact, and work with the Project Team and other functions to develop mitigation strategies.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the project management framework and collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices.
• Accurately presents project status to the project director in monthly review meetings and weekly stand-up calls.
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans and reports on the project's status.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines such as engineering, procurement, QHSE, contract management, and other internal cross-functional teams to create more efficient project execution methods and enhance the project's profitability.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring alignment of project objectives and priorities.
• Interact with subcontractors to monitor and control their performance.
• Implement frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection.
• Ensure the project complies with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Revit

ACAD

Primavera

Concept board

Job description

Together we make the difference. We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe. Be a part of our project execution team as a Project Manager (Industrial Automation) in Dubai, UAE. The objective of the Project Manager (PM) is to implement and complete the project according to the conditions of the customer order and the defined project management standards in such a way that the contractual stipulated performance, quality and scope are delivered in compliance with the target dates and costs.

What are my responsibilities?

• Lead technical, operational, and financial project tasks for successfully implementing airport baggage/cargo handling system.
• Formulates project parameters and monitors progress, tracks key milestones, and reports on project status to stakeholders using various tools and methodologies.
• Organizing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk logs, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible to project team members.
• Interacts with clients, interprets their needs and requirements and represents them to the Projects Director for implementation in the field.
• Identify project risks and issues, assess their potential impact, and work with the Project Team and other functions to develop mitigation strategies.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the project management framework and collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices.
• Accurately presents project status to the project director in monthly review meetings and weekly stand-up calls.
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans and reports on the project's status.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines such as engineering, procurement, QHSE, contract management, and other internal cross-functional teams to create more efficient project execution methods and enhance the project's profitability.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring alignment of project objectives and priorities.
• Interact with subcontractors to monitor and control their performance.
• Implement frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection.
• Ensure the project complies with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management in airport Baggage/Cargo Handling Systems or large-scale industrial automation projects.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading, coaching and developing the project teams.
• Hands‑on experience in managing complex project milestones and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures, resources and schedule management.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SAP.
• Working knowledge of Revit, ACAD, Primavera, and Concept board.
• A collaborative team player with leadership qualities, an open mindset, and excellent listening skills.
• Flexible, independent and able to handle stress effectively.
• Strong passion and proven success in achieving profitable project execution, distinct customer orientation and strong customer interface skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a creative, innovative approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive learner with solid planning, organizing and influencing skills.