Team Lead / Senior Project Manager Airports

Job Title Team Lead / Senior Project Manager Airports Job Description Are you a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing large‑scale, complex projects? Do you have the leadership skills to develop and inspire a team of project managers while delivering impactful solutions to customers? Are you passionate about creating stability and fostering talent within your team? If so, you are the Team Lead and Senior Project Manager we are looking for! What will you be doing? As Team Lead and Senior Project Manager within Project Execution for the region EU & LATAM, you will oversee high‑stakes projects while focusing on the development of your team. This dual‑focus role combines project delivery with leadership, as you will guide and assess a team of eight junior and medior project managers. You will ensure team members receive the coaching and training needed to grow and perform at their best. In addition to managing line responsibilities, you will ensure successful project delivery in a dynamic, multicultural environment. You will work closely with clients, internal teams at Vanderlande, and subcontractors to ensure customer satisfaction, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Leadership & Development: Provide guidance, coaching, and assessments to a team of junior and medior project managers, fostering a high-performance culture. Project Excellence: Oversee large-scale, complex projects, ensuring continuity, mitigating risks, and meeting objectives related to time, budget, quality, and safety. Talent Growth: Develop internal talent through structured training and mentorship, reducing reliance on external hires while enhancing team performance. Customer-Centric Approach: Build long-lasting relationships with clients, proactively addressing needs and providing tailored solutions. Strategic Oversight: Ensure alignment between business objectives, customer satisfaction, and project execution. Continuity in Large Projects: Drive stability and mitigate risks such as delays, quality issues, or cost overruns in complex projects. Team Stability: Establish leadership and development pathways that strengthen long-term performance, employee retention, and team stability in a dynamic project environment. What do we ask from you? At least 10 years of experience managing complex projects with a focus on leadership and team development A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field Experience with IT/OT software integration Proven ability to manage international teams and projects across diverse cultural contexts Fluency in Dutch and English; additional languages are an advantage Willingness to travel approximately 25% of your time Strong intrinsic motivation and proven skills in coaching and developing project managers About the team You will join the Project Execution organization for the EU & LATAM region. The team is responsible for delivering large-scale, mission‑critical automation projects to customers across multiple countries. As Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in creating team stability, nurturing talent, and safeguarding continuity in complex project environments. About Vanderlande Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services. At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement. What do we offer In the challenging and responsible position of Team Lead & Senior Project Manager, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international, and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company, you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €7.200 to €8.500 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits: 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days) Flexible working hours Hybrid working (40% at home, 60% in the office) Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year) Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of public transport Working-from-home allowance Collective pension scheme and discount on supplementary health insurance On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills Various Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista Contact Are you interested in the position Team Lead & Senior Project Manager? Then apply now! For more information about the position, please contact Michelle van der Schoot (Senior Recruiter) at +31 (0)413 - 495288. Diversity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.