Project Manager – Industrial Automation

About the role

Vanderlande is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects for airport baggage and cargo handling systems in Dubai. You will be responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical, operational, and financial tasks for 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.
• Interact with clients to capture requirements and convey them to the Projects Director.
• Identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure project compliance with codes and standards.
• 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.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and implement metrics for project performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading technical, operational, and financial project tasks in industrial automation.
• Strong ability to interact with clients and translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Experience managing risks, issues, and stakeholder communications.

Required skills