Senior Group Manager - Operations
Core
Drives enterprise vessel planning governance and maturity across terminals, owning planning strategy, advanced methodologies, Autostow governance, N4 optimization, planning analytics, and operational risk controls.
Role type
Senior Group Manager - Marine & Vessel Planning
Builds
Enterprise vessel planning standards, optimized discharge/load strategies, and operational risk control frameworks for multi-terminal operations.
Domain
Shipping and Logistics - Marine Terminal Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Multi-terminal planning strategy, N4 optimization, Autostow governance, planning analytics, operational risk controls, stakeholder engagement, carrier issue resolution, stability/lashing compliance, productivity benchmarking, transformation leadership
Preferred skills
High-volume container terminal experience, multi-crane vessel operations, yard planning, ship clerking, knowledge of N4 profiles and service setup, exposure to EDI flows
Technologies
Navis N4, BAPLIE, MOVINS, COPRAR, COARRI, GMPH
Responsibilities
Govern vessel setup and validation of NSD, BAPLIE, load, and discharge files; Define enterprise planning standards to optimize crane splits and reduce restows; Govern compliance with stability, lashing, stack weight, and segregation requirements; Provide executive oversight during major vessel operations and disruptions; Lead planner certification and capability development; Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight