About ADLC
ADLC is an Antwerp-based start-up revolutionizing drone logistics. Founded in 2021, we achieved the world’s first dangerous-goods drone transport in a port environment in 2024. Today, we operate daily express drone transport services in the Port of Antwerp and proudly hold the “2024 Supply Chain Start-Up of the Year” title. Our mission is to scale our services worldwide and set the standard in drone-based logistics.
To achieve this, we are expanding our team and looking for a Project Manager to support the execution of our commercial projects and demonstration of our drone delivery service in new operational contexts. Proactive, solution-oriented professional with a passion for stakeholder engagement, project delivery, operational excellence, and innovation.
The Role
* Lead and manage commercial and internal projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and operational requirements.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners by ensuring project outcomes meet expectations and deliver value.
* Act as the central point of coordination between commercial, operations, and other internal teams, facilitating clear communication and efficient execution.
* Monitor project progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.
* Oversee project budgeting and financial tracking & forecasting, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and costs are controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying best practices across future projects.
* Collaborate on-site in Antwerp (as well as in project-related locations), thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll shape the future of logistics.
Who You Are
* You have 3+ years of relevant experience and a proven ability to manage complex projects, preferably in aviation-related activities.
* You hold at least a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or in business.
* You’re fluent in English and in Dutch, both written and spoken.
* You relish fast-paced, evolving in entrepreneurial environments and enjoy turning ideas into valuable commercial solutions.
* You’re organised and a self-starter who takes ownership of your work, excited by the opportunity to impact service deployment and development.
* You have an interest in drone logistics and want to solve real-world operational challenges.
* You have a Belgian driver's license for Category B.
What We Offer
* The chance to be our first project manager, shaping our methodology and processes.
* Relying on existing commercial drone delivery operations to inspire new service and process implementation.
* A unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge logistics by implementing pioneering solutions with the ambition to scale them globally.
* A full-time employee position with a competitive salary.