Job Description

Job Title

Project Manager II

Project Manager II

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

The Project Manager II is responsible for managing multi-million-dollar automated material handling projects across baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel sortation operations throughout North America. This role oversees the administrative, contractual, technical, and financial aspects of projects while ensuring successful delivery against schedule, budget, and performance requirements.

Working within a fast-paced, matrixed organization, the Project Manager II collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to drive project success. Depending on the size and complexity of the program, the role may report to a Project Director on large programs or independently manage smaller projects.

• Manage automated material handling projects across baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel sortation systems in North America.
• Lead project execution in a multi-disciplinary and matrixed environment, coordinating cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure project performance aligns with technical specifications, contractual commitments, and system design requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative, contractual, technical, and financial management of projects while maintaining accountability for overall project profitability.
• Manage the project master schedule, internal commitments, and customer deliverables to ensure timely completion of contractual obligations.
• Act as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders, providing regular project updates including monthly status reporting.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors, managing risk, resolving conflicts, establishing priorities, and ensuring effective collaboration across departments.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity.
• Experience managing medium-sized projects (up to $20M) within the construction or material handling industry.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and complex stakeholder groups within large project environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily during weekdays.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, P.E., or LEED accreditation.
• Experience working with automated control systems or automated material handling technologies.
• Experience working within a global or international organization.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development within a global leader in logistics automation.
• A collaborative and fast-paced project environment working on complex, large-scale automation systems.
• Exposure to cutting-edge automated material handling technologies across airport, warehouse, and parcel industries.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities to work with diverse teams and major North American customers.

EEOC Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.