Do you like to manage internal and external stakeholders, organize and conduct tests on system level? Do you like to take an extra step, analyzing the root cause of a failed test, and initiating the process to decide on solutions for this cause? And lastly, do you like to travel, meet many cultures, and see places? Then apply now as an Integration Manager in our APAC project integration department.
Vanderlande understands the complexities associated with operating a successful airport and parcel operation and delivers future proof logistic process automation. These automation systems are composed of many (electro-) mechanical and IT components, built by teams in various parts of the world, and must be integrated with other (software) systems to support the processes of our customers.
Your position
The Integration Manager is part of the management of an airport and parcel project. Working closely with a project manager and project leaders of the various hardware- and software engineering disciplines, he or she focuses on the design, integration and testing of the system with special attention to managing the technical risks that are inherent to complex systems.
The key tasks and responsibilities of the integration manager:
Manage the functional design to ensure customer requirements are translated into the right solution with the lowest possible risks. Advise on the use of standard solutions and the impact of special solutions
Identify risks and find solutions to reduce them
Realize the system integration plan, test plans and test specifications in collaboration with the Solution Architect and Integration Engineer (s)
Manage the test phase and ensure a smooth, seamless transition to our customers' operational processes together with the Integration Engineer and other engineering disciplines.
Understand the customer processes and act as an advisor in correctly estimating the impact of changes
Progress monitoring with clear, concise reporting
Managing component deliveries by suppliers by means of verification and validation
Integrating (sub-)systems in existing customer systems
Make sure that the system, after a careful testing phase, is handed over according to specification by your colleagues and suppliers.
Your department
The APAC project integration department is part of the business unit Airport & Parcel Solutions within Vanderlande Industries. The department is responsible for system design, testing, and integration of complex Airport and Parcel systems for customers in the Asia Pacific region, such as Changi, Hong Kong, and Western Sydney Airport, and DHL and FedEx international customers. The department works in an international team setting with people from different countries with different cultural backgrounds.
Your profile
You have a technical or logistics education, at least Bachelor level or Master level
Preferably, you are familiar with customer processes in Airport or Parcel Automation
You are an experienced system integrator and are familiar with systems engineering processes (requirement management, verification and validation, change management and configuration management)
You know how to build partnerships with customers and with internal and external suppliers
You know how to find the right balance between quality, lead time and cost
You have well-developed analytical skills, and you think at system level
You are proactive and pragmatic
You are able to motivate people at all levels and are a team builder.
You have good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
You’re willing to travel for about 50% of your time, working on-site in the project handover phase
Diversity & inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or logistics discipline
- Experience as a system integrator
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes, including requirements management, verification and validation, change management, and configuration management
- Ability to build partnerships with customers and internal and external suppliers
- Strong analytical skills and ability to think at system level
- Proactive and pragmatic approach
- Ability to motivate people and build teams
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Familiarity with customer processes in airport or parcel automation
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
