DP World—Deputy General Manager - Logistics Transformation - SCO

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Description: Strategic Planning and Alignment - Collaborate with leadership to define and execute transformation objectives and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals. - Develop, implement, and manage frameworks to track the progress of transformation initiatives. - Support the preparation of business cases, roadmaps, and project charters for key transformation projects. - Support TO meetings, including action tracking, driving discussion and coordinating logistics, ensuring the right participants attend. Program Management - Oversee the end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. - Establish and manage governance structures, including steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder engagements. - Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of transformation efforts. - Breakdown roadblocks, align on decisions, and coordinate the solution between the TO head and team leads. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Act as the central point of contact for transformation initiatives across departments. - Foster a culture of change by promoting awareness, understanding, and adoption of transformation objectives. - Create and deliver regular updates, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders. - Performance manage team leaders and initiative owners to meet deadlines. Resource Management - Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources across transformation projects. - Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive issue resolution. - Partner with HR and training teams to upskill staff and support change management initiatives. Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for process optimization and improvement within the Transformation Office. - Integrate best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. - Benchmark the organization’s transformation efforts against industry standards. - QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Education and Experience - Master’s degree in Business Administration, Chartered Accountant, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in project management, business transformation, or change management roles. - Experience working in professional service environments, especially management consulting or investment banking, is preferrable - 3+ years of experience in logistics field is an added bonus Skills and Competencies - Strong knowledge of transformation and change management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma). - Proven track record of managing large-scale transformation projects. - Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills. - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. Personal Attributes - Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented mindset. - Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments. - Collaborative and skilled at influencing cross-functional teams. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. - Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with a high growth environment. - Ability to manage multiple stakeholders without issues and without compromising on the goals. - Critical thinker and problem-solving skills - Team player - Good time-management, and interpersonal skills