Project Manager JD
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The Customer Centre Airports EMEA LATEM (Europe, Middle East, Africa & Latin America Emerging Markets) is a key regional hub within Vanderlande, responsible for delivering high-quality airport automation solutions across a diverse and fast-growing set of markets. This center oversees the full lifecycle of airport projects from early design and engineering to execution, commissioning, and ongoing optimization ensuring successful delivery and long-term operational excellence.
Vanderlande is a global leader in baggage handling systems, with operations in over 600 airports worldwide, including 12 of the world’s 20 busiest airports. The EMEA LATEM region plays a vital role in this success, with the Middle East standing out as one of the most strategically important and active markets. Vanderlande has executed some of the region’s most complex and high-profile airport projects, supporting key hubs with integrated systems and long-term service commitments.
With a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery, the team in EMEA LATEM particularly in the Middle East—works closely with airport operators, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. These projects are critical in enabling the next generation of airport infrastructure and improving the passenger journey through innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions.
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple Baggage Handling System (BHS) projects in Jeddah. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire program lifecycle, ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client stakeholders, while meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate multiple BHS projects under a unified program framework in Jeddah. Ensure alignment of all project scopes with contractual requirements, budget constraints, and timeline expectations. Act as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders. Monitor project performance using tools such as KPIs and Finance Tools. Oversee integration of mechanical, electrical, controls, and IT components across project workstreams. Manage change requests, scope of deviations, and claims in accordance with contractual obligations. Ensure proper financial controls, forecasting, invoicing, and cost tracking. Develop and maintain program dashboards, reporting structures, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the program. Mentor and support project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams on performance and development. Close coordination with internal stakeholders and speed of decision making Challenge the project engineering teams to have minimum impact on airport operation The Project Manager ensures effective control of scope, cost, and timeline, addresses issues and deviations promptly, and manages risks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating them throughout the program lifecycle. Work with and align all stakeholders on mitigations and contingencies during project works to ensure smooth airport operations
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in BHS or airport systems.
- Proven track record managing large-scale, complex infrastructure or airport-related programs in the Middle East or similar environments.
- Strong knowledge of airport operational requirements, baggage handling technologies, and safety/security regulations.
- Excellent stakeholder management at all levels and negotiation skills.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
- Familiarity with relevant BHS standards (e.g., IATA, ICAO) and international work exposure will be an add on
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Strong critical thinking skills with a determined approach to managing challenging projects.
Key Skills
- Strategic planning and program governance
- Multi-project leadership and coordination
- Technical knowledge of BHS systems
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Risk management and mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
- Team leadership and performance coaching
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project
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.
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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.
