Project Manager Intralogistics (m/w/d) | North Africa, Middle East & UAE Projects

Gebhardt Fördertechnik GmbH; Sinsheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GEBHARDT Fördertechnik GmbH is seeking a Project Manager to lead international intralogistics automation projects. You will manage the full lifecycle from order intake to successful handover, coordinating cross-functional teams across an international matrix organization.

The role requires a technical degree, several years of project management experience, and strong cost and risk management. Fluency in French and English is essential; Arabic is a plus. Extensive travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead international intralogistics automation projects from order intake to final acceptance.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities focusing on costs, quality, schedules and risks.
• Manage projects in North Africa, Middle East and other international locations.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and external service providers from tendering to acceptance.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning with customers, partners and contractors.
• Lead cross-functional teams within an international matrix organization.
• Ensure clear, professional communication with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Manage changes and risks across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee testing and handover to service teams.
• Make informed decisions and handle escalations proactively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

Project management experience

Intralogistics knowledge

Cost & risk management

French (C1)

English strong

Arabic language (advantage)

Travel willingness

Leadership & communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

available now in Full-time| Job ID1111

The GEBHARDT Intralogistics Group is one of the leading suppliers of material flow and in-house logistics systems. For over 70 years, GEBHARDT has been developing bespoke turnkey solutions – from the initial concept through to full implementation – in the fields of transport, material flow, sorting technology, assembly and warehousing technology, including control and automation, warehouse management systems and IT integration.

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for challenging customer projects in the fields of warehouse technology, sorting technology, and industrial automation. Your projects will primarily focus on French- and Arabic-speaking countries in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as other international markets. Together with your project team, you will develop comprehensive project plans covering every phase, from order receipt and implementation through to successful handover to the service team. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will maintain close control over costs, quality, and deadlines, managing your projects with a high degree of foresight, personal accountability, and decisiveness. Through your structured and reliable communication, you build trust and confidence among customers, partners, and internal stakeholders alike. You lead cross-functional expert teams within an international matrix organization, ensuring efficient collaboration among all project stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

• Management of international intralogistics automation projects, from order intake throughout final acceptance
• Planning, coordination and monitoring of all project activities with regard to costs, quality, schedules and risks
• Responsibility for projects primarily in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as at other international locations
• Coordination and management of suppliers, subcontractors and external service providers, from tendering through to final acceptance
• Coordination of installation and commissioning activities with customers, partners and other involved contractors
• Leadership of cross-functional project teams within an international matrix organization
• Ensuring professional, clear and consistent communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Ongoing change and risk management throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Execution and documentation of performance, functional and availability testing to ensure quality and achieve final acceptance
• Making well-informed decisions, even during complex project phases, while proactively managing escalations and challenges

Required Skills

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in warehouse technology, materials handling or intralogistics
• Solid understanding of intralogistics material flows, automation solutions and warehouse management systems
• Strong business acumen with proven experience in cost and risk management
• Fluency in spoken and written French (minimum C1 level)
• Very good command of English to support effective collaboration in an international environment
• Good spoken and written Arabic language skills are an advantage
• Strong intercultural competence and a confident manner when dealing with international customers and business partners, particularly in North African and Arab markets
• Willingness to travel extensively for project assignments in North Africa and the Middle East and at international locations worldwide
• Structured, solution-oriented and self-reliant approach to work
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills
• Ability to reconcile differing interests and align teams around shared objectives
• Confident presence in an international environment, combined with strong decision-making and assertiveness

SERVICES WE OFFER

At GEBHARDT, we place the well-being and development of our staff at the heart of everything we do. We place great emphasis on valuing our staff and supporting them in achieving their career goals. The work-life balance and health of our staff are key priorities for us, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, including working from home, a workplace health management programme and attractive employee benefits. To strengthen the sense of community within the GEBHARDT team, we regularly organise team-building activities and company events.

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