Director, Technical at DP World

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Technical

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function

• The role is accountable for the formulation of the Logistics Technical strategy and associated practice delivery plan aligned with the approved strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop the Logistics Technical strategy for the region
• Accountable for the Fleet strategy which includes amongst other, acquisitions, maintenance and disposals
• Partner with business units in the development of fit for purpose designs
• Responsible for fleet related innovation and continuous improvement
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Logistics decarbonisation strategy
• Fleet category lead assisting Procurement to negotiate supplier agreements
• Support for initiatives as undertaken by the executive leadership from time to time
• Analysis of costs across various business units to ensure best in class costs are achieved
• Ensure standardised processes and policies are deployed across the business units
• Buildings facilities management
• Formulate functional or operational budget to ensure that the strategic deliverables are adequately budgeted for
• Establish and maintain a network of sustainable stakeholder relationships
• Formulate integrated service delivery frameworks to ensure exceptional stakeholder service
• Manage talent and succession
• Align people performance goals to support the achievement of the above strategies
• Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition by demonstrating leadership through personal commitment to organisational values.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Advanced Diploma in a field related to the position

Skills and Experience Required:

• 8 - 10 years technical experience in a similar environment, with at least 6 years business leadership / specialist experience
• People Management and Development skills
• Budgeting and Cost Management
• Business and Operations Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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