Job Posting Title: Project Manager Engineering- Integration
Work Location: Pune, India
Relevant experience required (in years): 12+ years.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Your Position
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to lead and oversee multiple teams within the organization. The Group/ Project Manager will be responsible for strategic planning, operational efficiency, and ensuring that the teams under their leadership meet company goals and objectives. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage resources, budgets, and personnel across multiple functions.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in project management and resource planning.
High level of problem-solving capabilities.
Financial acumen, particularly related to budgeting and resource allocation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Project Management & Planning:
Lead and manage automation integration projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery of projects.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
Develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring that components are integrated effectively into the automation ecosystem.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to stay on schedule and within budget.
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and supervise multiple teams or departments within a group.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team leaders and members.
Foster a positive work culture and encourage professional development within teams.
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and set goals for team members.
Strategic Planning & Execution:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding automation integration projects.
Manage client expectations, provide regular updates on project progress, and address any concerns or issues related to automation integration.
Conduct client meetings to review milestones, performance metrics, ensuring the solutions meet or exceed expectations.
Collaborate with clients to refine their automation strategies and identify further optimization opportunities.
Budget & Resource Management:
Oversee and manage the group’s budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
Monitor spending and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints.
Change Management & Innovation:
Lead efforts for continuous improvement and innovation within the group.
Ensure the group stays adaptable to changes in the market, industry, or company priorities.
Promote and drive organizational change initiatives.
Risk Management:
Identify risks within the group’s activities and develop mitigation strategies.
Address challenges proactively and maintain contingency plans for potential disruptions.
Client/Stakeholder Relations:
Engage with clients, partners, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery across the teams within the group.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, Agile certification, or other relevant certifications preferred.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in the automation industry, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
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.
