Project Manager – Tenders & Operational Coordination

WO Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WO Group in Porto, Portugal, seeks a seasoned Tender Manager to structure and secure the entire tender response process and coordinate related operations. The role combines project management with hands-on operational alignment across local teams and France HQ.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project coordination within airport services or labor-intensive sectors, native Portuguese, strong English, and proven cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience in the airport sector or labor-intensive service industries is preferred.
• Fluency in Portuguese with professional English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire tender response cycle and structure responses for consistency and cost control.
• Coordinate local contributors and Headquarters (France) to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Act as the operational relay for awarded contracts and translate tender commitments into on-the-ground execution.
• Ensure continuity between the commercial and operational phases.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional management

Project management

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Business understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

CRM/ERP familiarity

Job description

Company

WO Group, a 100% French company specializing in airport services, was founded on an ambitious industrial vision: bringing together complementary areas of expertise to deliver operational excellence to stakeholders in the sector.

Today, the Group operates in 14 airports across 3 countries and employs nearly 3,000 people, generating approximately €140 million in revenue.

We support five key segments of the airport industry: major airports, airlines, small and medium-sized airports, cargo, and restricted area occupants.

Our activities are structured around six areas of expertise across three complementary entities:

• WatchOver
• WelcomeOne
• WorkOut

Our mission: to anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and deliver high-quality services combining innovation and expertise, supporting the transformation of the airport sector.

Context

As part of the development of our activities in Portugal, we are looking for a profile capable of structuring and securing the entire tender response process, as well as the associated operational coordination.

This is a key local leadership role, at the intersection of project management and operational coordination.

Main Responsibilities

Tender Management

• Lead the entire tender response cycle
• Structure responses while ensuring consistency, competitiveness, and cost control
• Coordinate local internal contributors and Headquarters (France)
• Ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality
• Guarantee the consistency and strategic alignment of responses
• Implement an efficient tender management organization in Portugal

Local Operational Coordination

• Act as an operational relay for awarded contracts
• Ensure the proper translation of tender commitments into on-the-ground execution
• Serve as a local coordination point between teams and internal stakeholders
• Secure continuity between the commercial phase and the operational phase

Profile

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in project management and coordination
• Mandatory experience in the airport sector (security, ground handling, etc.) or in labor-intensive service industries (facility management, logistics, contract catering, etc.)
• Strong experience in cross-functional management and multi-stakeholder coordination
• Native/fluent Portuguese required, professional English mandatory, French is a plus
• Strong understanding of business and operational challenges
• High level of autonomy, rigor, organizational skills, and reliability
• Ability to work in demanding and evolving environments

Contract Details

• Contract type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract
• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Start date: November 2026

Why join WO Group?

Joining WO Group means:

• Contributing to concrete CSR commitments: diversity & inclusion, quality of life at work, environmental impact
• Growing in a dynamic airport sector, at the heart of service challenges
• Working close to the field and operational realities
• Benefiting from real autonomy and rapid responsibility-taking
• Joining a growing, agile organization undergoing continuous structuring