Project Manager (d/f/m) TK Airport Solutions SA

TK Elevator; Kassel; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Remote work within Germany

Competitive compensation with IG Metal

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TK Airport Solutions, a TK Elevator unit, seeks a Project Manager to lead and coordinate customer projects across internal teams, suppliers and customers. The role is 100% remote within Germany and may require up to 40% travel depending on project needs.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communications. A PM background in engineering or manufacturing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Admin, PM or related field.
• Proven experience in project management across complex settings.
• Experience in engineering, civil works, infrastructure or industrial manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience with projects involving manufacturing, testing, installation or commissioning is an advantage.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects from handover to final delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Installation and Service.
• Be primary contact for customers during execution.
• Monitor progress against timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Drive problem-solving and corrective actions to stay on track.
• Manage scope changes and support commercial discussions.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership

Remote work

German & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are TK Airport Solutions, a business unit of TKE Group.

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, providing engineering — from design through installation, maintenance and modernization — for elevators, escalators, moving walkways, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators. TKE employs more than 50.000 people around the world, being present in more than 100 countries.

From our engineering and manufacturing sites, TKAS offers a full portfolio of airport apron and gate mobility solutions. Our passenger boarding bridges connect terminals to aircraft safely and efficiently. Our ground support equipment covers preconditioned air, ground power units and potable water units for aircraft turnaround. Our advanced visual docking guidance systems (A-VDGS), including the LiDAR-based Apron Vision, ensure precise and safe aircraft docking. Our digital solutions — MAX Automate, MAX Monitor & Control and MAX Maintenance Manager — bring AI and remote operation to the apron.

We also provide modernization and service programs, including upgrades and spare parts that extend equipment life and performance, and we adapt this same engineering expertise to seaports, with our Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges (SPBB) for ferry and cruise terminals.

Our equipment is used at more than 370 airports in over 100 countries, and TK Elevator boarding bridges have carried over 1.8 billion passengers worldwide.
Joining TKAS means working on real engineering challenges at global scale and contributing to safer, smarter and more sustainable airport infrastructure.

Are you a highly organised and proactive project professional who enjoys driving projects forward and bringing together different stakeholders to achieve a common goal?

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead and coordinate customer projects within our Airport Solutions business. Acting as the central coordinator across internal teams, suppliers, and customers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and contractual requirements.

This position can be performed 100% remotely within Germany and requires a willingness to travel up to 40% depending on project and customer needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects throughout the project lifecycle, from project handover to final delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Installation, and Service
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during project execution
• Monitor project progress and ensure delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation measures
• Drive problem-solving and coordinate corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Manage project scope changes and support commercial discussions where required
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management
• Experience in engineering, civil works, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, or similar project environments is highly desirable
• Experience managing projects involving manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, or site activities is an advantage
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP or PRINCE2) is beneficial

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning and organisational skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Ability to anticipate challenges and take action before they impact project delivery
• Commercial awareness and budget-conscious mindset
• Ability to work independently in a remote and international environment
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

• Permanent employment under the IG Metall collective agreement with an attractive compensation package and comprehensive collective agreement benefits
• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements with the opportunity to work 100% remotely within Germany
• Exciting international projects within the airport solutions industry
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Ready for Take-Off?

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.