Director of Project Execution at Vanderlande in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

site execution

bhs delivery

documentation

handovers

portfolio management

client liaison

Ensure effective site execution in live airport environments, including M&E installation, upgrades, brownfield works, and system interface management.
Lead end-to-end delivery of airport BHS/MHS programs, ensuring safe, on-budget, contract-compliant execution.
Ensure completeness and quality of technical/contract documentation and reporting across the project lifecycle.
Support Sales & Bid activities to develop opportunities and ensure executable delivery strategies and resourcing inputs.
Lead successful handovers to Life-Cycle Services, ensuring continuity, training, spares, warranty transition, and sign-off.
Manage portfolio performance across multi-site/multi-country matrix teams; control KPIs, risk, change, and escalations, including recovery/turnaround.
Serve as senior client and stakeholder lead, aligning airport authorities/operators, consultants/PMCs, contractors, and internal teams.
Drive strong project governance (steerco, reviews, workshops), ensuring clear decisions, actions, and follow-up.
Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Own the full lifecycle from engineering coordination through installation, integration, testing, commissioning, ORAT, and handover to Service.

Requirements

leadership

ms project

plc/scada

10+ years

bhs

english

Proven leadership in multi-stakeholder environments with strong client-facing and executive communication capability.
Proficient in project tools (e.g., MS Project/Primavera, MS Office; Jira/Confluence is a plus).
Willingness to travel and operate in dynamic airport environments.
Solid understanding of automation integration environments (mechanical/electrical, PLC/SCADA/controls, interfaces).
Strong commercial and contractual discipline: change control, risk/opportunity management, claims awareness.
10+ years delivering complex engineering/automation/site projects; strong ownership of cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Strong experience in airport BHS or MHS systems including site execution and commissioning; ORAT exposure is a plus.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year of establishment

Established in Veghel, Netherlands.

Acquired 2017

Acquisition by Toyota Industries

Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.

600+ Airports

Baggage systems installed worldwide

Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.

4B Bags

Annual baggage processed

Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.

Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

Culture + Values

The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Emission Target

Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.

Articles

Careers

Products

Vanderlande's Innovation

Role

Description

site execution

bhs delivery

documentation

handovers

portfolio management

client liaison

Ensure effective site execution in live airport environments, including M&E installation, upgrades, brownfield works, and system interface management.
Lead end-to-end delivery of airport BHS/MHS programs, ensuring safe, on-budget, contract-compliant execution.
Ensure completeness and quality of technical/contract documentation and reporting across the project lifecycle.
Support Sales & Bid activities to develop opportunities and ensure executable delivery strategies and resourcing inputs.
Lead successful handovers to Life-Cycle Services, ensuring continuity, training, spares, warranty transition, and sign-off.
Manage portfolio performance across multi-site/multi-country matrix teams; control KPIs, risk, change, and escalations, including recovery/turnaround.
Serve as senior client and stakeholder lead, aligning airport authorities/operators, consultants/PMCs, contractors, and internal teams.
Drive strong project governance (steerco, reviews, workshops), ensuring clear decisions, actions, and follow-up.
Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Own the full lifecycle from engineering coordination through installation, integration, testing, commissioning, ORAT, and handover to Service.

Requirements

leadership

ms project

plc/scada

10+ years

bhs

english

Proven leadership in multi-stakeholder environments with strong client-facing and executive communication capability.
Proficient in project tools (e.g., MS Project/Primavera, MS Office; Jira/Confluence is a plus).
Willingness to travel and operate in dynamic airport environments.
Solid understanding of automation integration environments (mechanical/electrical, PLC/SCADA/controls, interfaces).
Strong commercial and contractual discipline: change control, risk/opportunity management, claims awareness.
10+ years delivering complex engineering/automation/site projects; strong ownership of cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Strong experience in airport BHS or MHS systems including site execution and commissioning; ORAT exposure is a plus.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year of establishment

Established in Veghel, Netherlands.

Acquired 2017

Acquisition by Toyota Industries

Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.

600+ Airports

Baggage systems installed worldwide

Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.

4B Bags

Annual baggage processed

Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.

Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

Culture + Values

The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Emission Target

Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.

Articles

Careers

Products

Vanderlande's Innovation