Project Manager

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

At Noatum Automotive, we provide first-class Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) and port operations services, tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our strategy is based on complete neutrality towards shipping lines, importers and manufacturers, an approach that continuously drives our teams to deliver outstanding service.As a comprehensive one-stop-shop provider, we specialize in vehicle transportation, stevedoring and port terminal services, vehicle storage, technical services (Technical Centre and PDI), customs management, and the coordination of all transport operations involved throughout the vehicle supply chain.

Noatum Automotive is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Barcelona. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the development, structuring, and implementation of international port terminal and automotive logistics projects. This position covers the entire project lifecycle, from opportunity assessment, operating model design, and financial evaluation through to planning, mobilization, start-up, and execution oversight, working closely with operational, technical, commercial, financial, and legal stakeholders. Lead the planning and deployment of international automotive projects.

Key Responsabilities

• Lead the 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.

At Noatum Automotive, we are committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation throughout all recruitment processes. We are dedicated to maximizing diverse talent and preventing any form of discrimination.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or an equivalent discipline. Additional training in infrastructure, ports, logistics, or project management will be highly valued.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the management and development of complex projects, preferably within port terminals, automotive logistics, infrastructure, transportation, or related sectors.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders in international environments, with the ability to work cross-functionally and without direct hierarchical authority.
• Practical knowledge of financial analysis and project economics, including business cases, budgeting, CAPEX, OPEX, scenario analysis, and financial performance control.
• Strong planning, analytical, problem-solving, and structuring skills, with the ability to prepare clear executive documentation and presentations in both Spanish and English.
• High level of adaptability, autonomy, results orientation, and international mindset, with willingness to travel frequently.
• Availability to travel occasionally to project sites, terminals, and customer locations, both domestically and internationally, as required.

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