Job description
Director, Global Project Implementation - APM TERMINALS
Global Project Implementation is responsible for implementing successful new businesses globally through building terminals, establishing local organisations, securing critical partnerships and attracting customers to the new facilities.
As Director, Global Project Implementation you will own a portfolio of projects and be responsible for the shareholder strategy and for the project plan which ensures that we deliver on that strategy. You will drive value creation as well as risk mitigation and will do so from both a strategic shareholder perspective and through detailed project involvement.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Engage with Business Development functions during the “secure” stages of projects to influence the project and its implementability before final approval.
Take the first steps in defining the overall mission, strategy and plan for new terminal projects while the (local) project team is being recruited
Deliver Terminal/Expansion projects under the assigned portfolio per approved business case (promised financial returns, schedule, budget and scope).
Ensure that an integrated project charter and plan (schedule, budget, scope) is in place throughout the project including initiatives to improve value creation and to mitigate risk.
Performance manage the project against the approved plan and seek opportunities to over-deliver
Ensure that projects under implementation are managed according to the APMT adopted project implementation methodology, procedures and tools.
Ensure compliance to APMT Governance in decisions throughout the project
Provide assistance and ensure resources are made available for projects facing problems.
Facilitate, guide and oversee the involvement of APMT Corporate functions in the project.
Represent APM Terminals on Boards of Directors or Steering Committees when relevant.
Participate in negotiations when needed due to complexity.
Define accountabilities, work scope and targets for the members of the project team for assigned projects.
Manage project handovers (BDV to BIM and BIM to Regions).
Contribute actively to the project implementation department’s success including the continuous development of best practices and procedures
Be updated on the entire portfolio of the head of global project implementation and act on his behalf when he is absent.
Reinforce APM-M Group culture, values and reputation and ensure compliance with APM-M Group policies.
Promote communication, information sharing and cooperation between projects and BIM functions as relevant.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Building broad knowledge on all aspects of container terminal activities.
Deep insight in APMT investment criteria
Leadership at senior management / shareholder level
Increased experience in project implementation methods, tools and processes.
Improvement of interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Understanding of the drivers in implementation of projects.
In depth understanding of governance and the work of the Board of Directors.
Desired Skills and Experience
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Strong drive and result orientation.
Strong understanding of financials and financial drivers.
Effective in influencing across functions.
Good change management skills.
People management / recruitment / development skills.
Proven managerial and leadership skills.
Preferably experience from container terminal projects.
Experience from implementing projects.
Good communication skills.
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Sensitive to cultural diversity at all levels.
Ambition to be world class – passion.