Global Director – Project Management (CL/FM/MA/PSFZ)

Global Director – Project Management (CL/FM/MA/PSFZ)United Arab EmiratesTrendingAbout UsAs a current employee of DP World, you will know that we believe our people are our greatest asset. As such, our talent is our priority and we look to fill roles internally wherever possible. We are keen to utilize our talent and provide career opportunities for growth and development aligning with the business aspirations for growth, operational excellence and exceeding stakeholder expectations.We are therefore delighted that you are looking to further develop your career with DP World. It is best practice to ensure that your Line Manager is aware that you are exploring internal opportunities. At the time of interview, you may be asked to demonstrate their acknowledgment. You should be in your current role for a minimum period of 18 months prior to applying for a vacancy, if it is less than 18 months, your current line manager and local HR must support your application. Please note that local languages or certain visa requirements may apply to international internal applications. Criteria to be considered for internal moves may vary between business units, please refer to your local HR team if unsure.Recommendations and referrals of external applicants are encouraged and appreciated. Their applications will be considered once all internal applications have been reviewed and closed. External applications can be made through the Careers section of our global .DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.Job DescriptionJob Purpose:Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Director - Project Management (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) will play a crucial role in leading and driving international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will be accountable for translating approved strategy into executable, value-generating global transformation programs. The primary focus will be on owning the global CL/FM/MA/PSEZ portfolio end-to-end.Th PMO (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) will lead the project management for the global portfolio of (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) product and technology initiatives leading a key development across (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) within TiAB and other Persona’s (Digital, GTM, Booking.com, etc.) from strategy through adoption, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery and measurable business outcomes related to overall project management. The role aligns Global, Regional and Group Technology teams across ocean FCL/LCL, air, and VAS to standardize ways of working, harden master data/governance, and scale capabilities globally.Key accountabilitiesProject ManagementLead and drive project management and PMO taking both an execution and strategic position. Lead and drive large scale global strategic projects. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.Roadmap Strategy & Communities of PracticeEstablish and run the (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) Communities roadmap council (Ocean FCL/LCL, Air, VAS, Events & Milestones, Consolidation flows). Translate business strategy into an integrated quarterly roadmap; set Gate 0–2 acceptance criteria, BRD quality standards, dependency plans, and release calendars.Strategic AlignmentCollaborate with the SVP PMO and other key stakeholders to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives. Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals. Accountable for translating approved strategy into an integrated global roadmap and funded portfolio. Owns prioritisation decisions based on commercial impact, ROI and strategic value. Ensures quarterly value realisation reporting against agreed KPIs.Owns global (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) portfolio governance including value-based prioritisation, release sequencing and scope control. Accountable for measurable outcomes covering revenue enablement, cost reduction (COS), productivity gains and data quality improvement across NPM and the multiple persona’s. Own JIRA/Confluence standards for the (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) portfolio (workflows, statuses, labels, DOR/DOD, dashboards). Drive backlog hygiene, sequencing and scope control; publish release notes and change impacts; operate with data-driven metrics (throughput, cycle time, burn-up, defect escape rate).Stakeholder CommunicationFacilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams. Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stake