Industrial Projects Manager - Project Logistics

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of industrial project logistics from tender stage through execution and project close‑out.
• Lead project planning, including route studies, feasibility assessments, transport engineering, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Approve method statements, lifting plans, and HSSE documentation prepared by operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor critical project milestones and intervene proactively to resolve operational bottlenecks.

2. Commercial & Financial Management

• Lead project budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting.
• Review and approve quotations, vendor selections, and major procurement decisions.
• Ensure accurate billing, margin protection, and timely financial closure of projects.
• Support commercial teams in tender preparation, solution design, and customer presentations.

3. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key project clients, EPCs, OEMs, and strategic partners.
• Conduct project review meetings, performance evaluations, and post‑project debriefs.
• Manage escalations, negotiate solutions, and ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with chartering, engineering, HSSE, finance, and country operations teams.

4. Vendor & Carrier Management

• Oversee relationships with heavy‑lift carriers, vessel owners, transport engineering firms, and specialized subcontractors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements.
• Approve major subcontracting decisions and negotiate key commercial terms.

5. Governance, Compliance & Risk Control

• Ensure all project activities comply with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and HSSE standards.
• Lead risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for high‑risk cargo movements.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks.

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor Industrial Projects Specialists, coordinators, and field teams.
• Build capability in heavy‑lift logistics, project planning, and operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Competencies

• Deep expertise in multimodal project logistics, heavy‑lift operations, and chartering.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project P&L.
• Advanced knowledge of Incoterms, HSSE frameworks, and transport engineering principles.
• Proficiency with logistics ERP systems (SAP, CargoWise, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple large‑scale projects under tight timelines.