Project Manager - Intralogistics (Riyadh, KSA)

Swisslog; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead teams and ensure successful delivery of intralogistics projects. The role balances scope, time, budget, and quality while aligning stakeholders and resources in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of PM experience in material handling systems, with a proven track record of delivering at least 5 projects and strong vendor management skills. Willingness to travel up to 50% may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering.
• 10–15 years of project management experience in intralogistics.
• Proven track record of delivering at least 5 projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Manage risks, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure alignment with expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations to deliver installations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Schedule management

Budget management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Intralogistics

Procurement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to achieve project objectives and stakeholder expectations while managing competing constraints within available resources. This role involves balancing scope, time, budget, and quality to deliver successful project outcomes.

Essential Roles and Responsibilitie s:

Project Scope Management

• Coordinate slightly complex projects with medium or low risks, ensuring all necessary work is included and managing project teams effectively

Schedule Management

• Apply and adjust standardized schedules, maintaining control over major milestones (e.g., execution specifications, FAT, SAT, PAC, FAC).

Budget Management

• Maintain project forecasts, anticipate cost implications, and establish effective claim management processes
• Collaborate with purchasing and engineering functions to select suppliers and manage them proactively.
• Conduct risk management planning, identification, analysis, and response planning to optimize project success

Quality and Stakeholder Management

• Ensure the project meets organizational quality policies and stakeholder requirements
• Identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders to align expectations

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Manage procurement processes to acquire necessary products and services, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

Skills and Experience Required

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering (or equivalent)

Professional Experience

• 10-15 years in project management, with technical expertise in material handling systems and Intralogistics industry
• Proven track record of completing at least 5 projects successfully
• Expertise in project integration, resource allocation, and cost management
• Strong skills in risk management, schedule planning, and quality assurance
• Exceptional communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving abilities

Additional Capabilities

• Familiarity with intralogistics concepts, customer business processes, and industry trends
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel (up to 50%).Proficiency in spoken and written local language.