Project Manager Projects & Business Development (Airport Asset Tracking)

Job Location: India (airport project location)
Department: Projects & Business Development (Operations)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 610 Years
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM6:00 PM, with flexibility during project installations
Work Mode: Hybrid, with extensive onsite project responsibilities
Preferred Joining: Immediate to 30 days; notice period up to 60 days may be considered

About the Company

The company provides technology solutions for asset tracking and operational visibility. The company is expanding its airside asset tracking portfolio in India and is seeking an experienced professional to lead project delivery, airport operations coordination and business development.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager Projects & Business Development to lead end-to-end execution of airport asset tracking projects in India. The role will oversee site readiness, installation, testing, commissioning, operational handover and post-deployment support.

In addition to project delivery, the candidate will support business development, pre-sales, customer engagement and expansion opportunities across Indian airports.

The position reports to the Country Head and offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the company's airport technology business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Delivery

- Manage end-to-end project execution, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation and risk management.
- Lead site readiness, installation, testing, commissioning and operational handover.
- Track project progress, quality, costs, timelines and deliverables.
- Maintain project plans, risk registers, issue logs and management reports.
- Resolve onsite challenges and ensure timely project completion.

2. Vendor & Contract Management

- Manage outsourced installation contractors, subcontractors, vendors and onsite resources.
- Monitor vendor performance, contractual commitments, service-level agreements and work completion.
- Coordinate procurement, device requirements, material planning, logistics and inventory.
- Ensure adherence to project scope, quality standards and contractual obligations.

3. Airport Stakeholder Coordination





- Serve as the primary point of contact for airport operators, airlines, ground handlers, concessionaires and technology partners.
- Coordinate site access, work permits, installation schedules and airside work windows.
- Manage project meetings, stakeholder communication, change requests and escalations.
- Support airport entry permits, security clearances and BCAS-related documentation and compliance requirements.

4. Installation, Safety & Compliance

- Oversee onsite installation and commissioning of airport asset tracking solutions.
- Coordinate with airport operations and security teams to facilitate safe project execution.
- Ensure compliance with applicable airport safety, security and HSE requirements.
- Support post-go-live operations, technical issue resolution, spare parts planning and service continuity.

5. Business Development & Pre-Sales

- Support business development, pre-sales, customer presentations and solution discussions.
- Identify new opportunities and business expansion potential across Indian airports.
- Contribute to proposals, tenders, bids, RFP responses, site surveys, solution scoping and cost estimates.
- Build and maintain relationships with airport operators, airlines, ground handlers and technology partners.
- Support commercial discussions and contribute to the company's growth strategy.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations, Project Management or Aviation Management is preferred.

Experience & Industry Requirements

- 610 years of overall qualified experience, including at least 3 years managing end-to-end project delivery.
- Proven experience in aviation projects, airport systems or IoT/technology deployments.
- Experience managing field installations, commissioning, contractors,



vendors and onsite teams.
- Exposure to airport operations, airport IT, ground handling, airport systems integration, asset tracking, telematics or real-time location systems (RTLS).
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, customers, technology partners and external agencies.
- Exposure to pre-sales, B2B business development, proposals, tenders or solution selling is highly desirable.

Experience in ports and logistics technology may also be considered where the candidate has relevant field deployment and project management expertise.

Preferred Certifications

- PMP, PRINCE2 or CAPM.
- Aviation Security Awareness (AvSec) training.
- Airside safety, HSE or IATA ground operations training.

Key Skills

- End-to-end project management and execution.
- Project planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management.
- Airport stakeholder coordination and operational planning.
- Vendor, contractor, subcontractor and contract management.
- Airport security procedures, site-access approvals and compliance coordination.
- Installation, testing, commissioning and operational handover.
- Knowledge of GPS, BLE, RFID, LoRaWAN, cellular connectivity, gateways and IoT tracking technologies.
- Pre-sales, business development, proposal preparation and RFP/tender management.
- Customer relationship management and commercial awareness.
- MS Project, MS Excel, reporting and project documentation.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Requirements

- Candidates must be based in India and willing to travel frequently across Indian airports, with occasional international travel.
- Willingness to work onsite and airside, including night shifts, weekends or flexible hours during installations when required.
- Must be eligible to obtain an Airport Entry Permit (AEP), subject to applicable verification and security requirements.
- A valid driving licence is required; eligibility for an airside driving permit is an advantage.
- Strong English communication skills are essential; Hindi or a regional language is an advantage.
- Immediate joiners and candidates with a notice period of up to 30 days are preferred. Candidates with up to 60 days' notice may be considered.

📌 Project Manager Airport Asset Tracking (New Delhi)
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