Head of Project Management (Logistics/Shipping/Maritime)

The client of ours is one of the largest logistics organizations globally. They are currently looking to hire the Head of Project Management, who will play a crucial role in overseeing the comprehensive implementation and migration tasks related to the Shared Services setup. The selected candidate will ensure a smooth and successful transition while upholding operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for the Shared Services transition, aligning it with the company's long-term goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including internal executives and department heads, as well as external vendor representatives, ensuring alignment and support throughout the transition.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams involved in the transition, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project milestones.
• Decision-Making: Make informed and timely decisions, considering the impact on the transition project and the broader organizational context.
• Change Leadership: Drive organizational change by effectively communicating the benefits of the Shared Services initiative and proactively addressing concerns.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with the transition, develop mitigation strategies, and lead the implementation of risk management plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating processes and systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM) are advantageous.
• Proven experience in project management, with a focus on executing complex projects within specified timelines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the container shipping industry is a plus.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which is globally recognized for validating project management skills, including planning, execution, and closing processes.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, which demonstrates an understanding of Scrum principles and practices for professionals involved in Agile methodologies.

Skills: Information Security, Management Skills, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Risk Assessment, Interpersonal Skills, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Risk Management, Administration, Project Management, Team Leadership, PMP, Stakeholder Management.

Experience: 12+ Years.