System Engineering Project Manager
About this role
Vanderlande is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer Project Manager to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automated material handling and logistics solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with project management leadership to ensure successful implementation of warehouse automation, distribution center, parcel handling, and baggage handling systems. The ideal candidate will act as the technical and project interface between customers, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders from project initiation through commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Vanderlande quality standards.
- Coordinate internal engineering disciplines, software teams, controls engineers, installation teams, and third-party vendors.
- Manage project scope and change control processes.
- Provide regular project status updates to customers, management, and stakeholders.
Systems Engineering
- Define system architecture and operational requirements for automated logistics solutions.
- Analyze customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develop system designs that integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and operational components.
- Conduct system performance analysis, capacity modeling, and throughput assessments.
- Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and system validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field).
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, automation, logistics, material handling, or industrial automation projects.
- 3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of automated material handling systems, conveyors, sortation systems, warehouse automation, robotics, and controls integration.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and risks.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Experience with automated warehouse systems, AS/RS, robotic solutions, or parcel/baggage handling systems.
- Knowledge of PLC controls, SCADA, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Experience with systems integration and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).
Why Join Vanderlande?
- Benefits start on day one.
- Pay Range 120K-170K
- $5,000 Sign Bonus
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Matching 401K
- Equal opportunity workplace that embraces and promotes ownership culture, empowerment, open communication, diversity, and collaboration.
- 18 days of paid PTO
- Discounts on flights, hotels, amusement parks, movies, and so much more!
Company at a glance
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k matching
- Sign-on bonus
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Travel discounts
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