Have you got the drive and entrepreneurship to manage our XXL Projects? Do you have the commercial attitude to wheel and deal with our customers and suppliers? Are you someone who develops project teams and third parties and encourages them to achieve the almost unattainable? If so, you're the Project Manager we are looking for.
What will you be doing?
As Project Manager you are part of a team that leads and manages large scale projects to ensure these projects are a success. You will be responsible for (specific parts of) the successful delivery of one or more Material Handling projects whereby you act as the link between the client, the team at Vanderlande and subcontractors. The niche responsibilities are determined on the basis of specific customer needs or specific areas of project delivery that need close monitoring internally.
About the team
The Distribution Domain handles typical sales and transition phases, as well as the execution of very large & complex projects in various parts of the world. The team is mainly supporting and facilitating the growth of Customer Centre North America on Amazon projects. Within the team, close cooperation of all disciplines is enabled due to flat organization structure and open culture with a save base. This leads to a very dynamic working environment, which is well suited to work with Vanderlande’s largest customer.
What do we ask from you?
If you are the Project Manager we are looking for with 0-2 years of experience, you will recognize yourself in these characteristics:
- Hold a technical bachelor’s or master’s degree, are fluent in English, and willing to travel at least 25% of your time.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and build trust easily with customers and colleagues.
- Are entrepreneurial, result-driven and always strive for excellence.
- Are customer-focused, listen actively and turn stakeholder needs into effective solutions.
- Act as a mature sparring partner for senior management and customers at all levels.
- Value different perspectives and connect easily with people from various cultural backgrounds.
- Thrive on challenges and consistently aim to exceed expectations.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, fostering long-term partnerships.
What we offer
At Vanderlande, you’ll be part of a fast-growing, global tech company where you can shape your future while working on industry-leading data solutions.
Besides a competitive salary, we offer:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)
- Flexible and hybrid working (40% from home, with allowance)
- Full commuting allowance, including public transport
- Collective pension and health insurance benefits
- On-site health center with gym and physiotherapists
- Training opportunities via Vanderlande Academy
- Active employee communities and initiatives
- Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar
Your application
If the role of Project Manager appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter.
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.
