Director Transformation - dubai - Hapag-Lloyd

    Hapag-Lloyd
    Hapag-Lloyd dubai

    1 week ago

    Description

    The role focuses on driving operational excellence, standardizing processes, and embedding technology-driven solutions including automation, AI, and RPA to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.

    The role partners closely with regional and global operations, commercial, and IT teams, and fosters a high performing, engaged team guided by a servant leadership approach.


    Reports to:
    Senior Director OperationsResponsibilitiesTasks and Responsibilities

    Operational Transformation Strategy:
    Develop and execute the regional operations transformation roadmap, aligned with global strategy and regional business priorities

    Technology & Digital Innovation:
    Lead initiatives leveraging AI, RPA, automation, and predictive analytics to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and enable data-driven Standardization & Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to standardize processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency

    Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Collaborate with commercial, operations, IT, and HQ teams to ensure smooth execution of transformation programs and successful deployment of technology solutions

    Proactive Planning & Risk Management:
    Anticipate operational challenges and design transformation initiatives to mitigate risks while ensuring continuity and responsiveness

    Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
    Define KPIs that enable the regional operations team to perform and transform, track progress, and drive measurable improvements using operational data and technology insights

    Change Leadership:
    Self-driven, lead change initiatives, ensuring adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across diverse teams and countries

    Team Leadership & Development:
    Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, tech-savvy team, fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement

    Stakeholder Engagement:

    Engage senior leadership and external partners to secure alignment, commitment, and sponsorship for operational and technology-driven transformation for the RoleProven experience leading large-scale operational transformation programs, ideally in shipping, logistics, or related industries.

    Strong expertise in process optimization, operational efficiency, and change management.
    Experience implementing digital solutions, automation, AI, or RPA in operational workflows.
    Ability to translate operational challenges into structured transformation initiatives with measurable impact.
    Familiarity with digital transformation, automation, and operational data analytics is preferred.
    Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple geographies.

    About UsWith a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies.

    In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries.

    Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers.

    A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents.

    In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa.

    Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.


    We offer:
    Tax free salary & bonus payments30 working days of annual leaveFlexible working hours and hybrid work modelMedical insurance for employee & eligible dependants (spouse & children)A diverse and multi-cultural working environment
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