Global Automotive Logistics Project Lead

Noatum; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noatum Automotive in Barcelona is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development, structuring and execution of international port terminal and automotive logistics projects across the full lifecycle, from opportunity assessment to mobilization and start-up, coordinating with operations, technical, commercial, financial and legal stakeholders.

The role requires strong planning, financial analysis, ability to work across functions and travel when required; fluency in Spanish and English is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; infra, ports, logistics, or PM training valued.
• Minimum 5 years managing complex projects in port terminals or automotive logistics.
• Strong planning, analytical, and cross-functional coordination skills in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, structuring, and deployment of international Ro-Ro terminal and automotive logistics projects, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, risks, and governance model.
• Coordinate the analysis, preparation, implementation, and start-up phases, including project phasing, minimum start-up requirements, and mobilization plan tracking.
• Coordinate the definition of the operating model and key infrastructure requirements, including capacity, operational flows, layouts, equipment, and systems.
• Prepare and review business plans, budgets, and feasibility analyses, including traffic and revenue assumptions, CAPEX, OPEX, scenario analysis, risk assessment, and economic performance monitoring.
• Coordinate tenders, concessions, due diligence processes, contracts, and service agreements, integrating contributions from multidisciplinary teams, consultants, partners, customers, port authorities, and public administrations.
• Prepare project plans, risk and action registers, reports, and executive presentations for decision-making bodies, ensuring follow-up on agreements, resolution of roadblocks, and compliance with timelines, costs, and project commitments.
• Drive the development and implementation of the Control Tower model, promoting the standardization of processes, procedures, KPIs, and operational standards across the Group’s terminal network, while identifying and transferring best practices.

Skills

Planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Economics

Job description

Noatum Automotive in Barcelona is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development, structuring and execution of international port terminal and automotive logistics projects across the full lifecycle, from opportunity assessment to mobilization and start-up, coordinating with operations, technical, commercial, financial and legal stakeholders.

The role requires strong planning, financial analysis, ability to work across functions and travel when required; fluency in Spanish and English is