Project Manager – Industrial Automation (Airport Logistics)

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager specialized in Industrial Automation to lead the delivery of airport baggage and cargo handling systems in Dubai. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet contractual performance, quality, scope, schedule and cost targets while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical, operational and financial aspects of airport baggage/cargo handling system projects.
• Define project parameters, monitor progress, track milestones and report status to stakeholders.
• Maintain up‑to‑date project documentation, including plans, schedules and risk logs.
• Engage with clients to capture requirements and convey them to the Projects Director.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and drive process improvements.
• Present project status in monthly review meetings and weekly stand‑up calls.
• Perform quality control on budgets, schedules and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, QHSE, contract management and other cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure compliance with codes, standards and specifications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience in airport baggage/cargo handling systems or large‑scale industrial automation.
• At least 4 years of experience leading, coaching and developing project teams.
• Hands‑on experience managing complex milestones and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of risk management, budgeting and quality assurance.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Project management
• Industrial automation