The client of ours is one the Largest Logistics Organization Globally. They are currently looking to hire The Head of Project Management that 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.
