Project Manager Intralogistics | North Africa, Middle East & UAE Projects

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for challenging customer projects in the fields of warehouse technology, sorting technology, and industrial automation. Your projects will primarily focus on French- and Arabic-speaking countries in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as other international markets.

• Management of international intralogistics automation projects, from order intake throughout final acceptance
• Planning, coordination and monitoring of all project activities with regard to costs, quality, schedules and risks
• Responsibility for projects primarily in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as at other international locations
• Coordination and management of suppliers, subcontractors and external service providers, from tendering through to final acceptance
• Coordination of installation and commissioning activities with customers, partners and other involved contractors
• Leadership of cross-functional project teams within an international matrix organization
• Ensuring professional, clear and consistent communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Ongoing change and risk management throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Execution and documentation of performance, functional and availability testing to ensure quality and achieve final acceptance
• Making well-informed decisions, even during complex project phases, while proactively managing escalations and challenges

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in warehouse technology, materials handling or intralogistics
• Solid understanding of intralogistics material flows, automation solutions and warehouse management systems
• Strong business acumen with proven experience in cost and risk management
• Fluency in spoken and written French (minimum C1 level)
• Very good command of English to support effective collaboration in an international environment
• Good spoken and written Arabic language skills are an advantage
• Strong intercultural competence and a confident manner when dealing with international customers and business partners, particularly in North African and Arab markets
• Willingness to travel extensively for project assignments in North Africa and the Middle East and at international locations worldwide
• Structured, solution-oriented and self-reliant approach to work
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills
• Ability to reconcile differing interests and align teams around shared objectives
• Confident presence in an international environment, combined with strong decision-making and assertiveness