Director – Business Performance, Noatum Ports

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic advisor to the CEO of International Ports. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and advising on business solutions that drive performance and growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, with a strong background in logistics or ports management. Join a forward-thinking organization where your insights will shape the future of international ports and terminals, ensuring competitiveness and financial success in a dynamic market. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and making impactful decisions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a similar strategic role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Advise on new product development and operational processes.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Agile Development

Project Management Tools

Job description

About the role:

Supports the CEO of International Ports (Asia & Africa), providing strategic advice and helping to shape policy that drives portfolio performance and development. In addition, Develops and proposes business and operational solutions and provides insights that allow the CEO to make data driven strategic decisions to secure Noatum Ports Asia & Africa’s competitiveness, financial performance and growth.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to develop and implement strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness during and post transition, and drive alignment with overall strategic goals and plans within international ports and terminals.
• Appraise the CEO and Noatum Ports senior management on investment priorities, project expenses and critical operational matters to support the achievement of the company's vision and goals.
• Liaise with other Group Units and Clusters in matters related to operations, budgeting, forecasting, and projects delivery aiming to achieve favorable financial results.
• Advise on the development, implementation and rollout plans for new products, operational processes, infrastructure.
• Advise the CEO on the implementation of all required tools, technology solutions, customer services facilities for the successful delivery of digital and non-digital services.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and communication to foster collaborative relationships and drive operational alignment across the organization.
• Support other departments in relationship to establishing the required SLAs, internal and external services performance targets.
• Support the CEO in the Noatum Ports expansion activities such as investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances etc.
• Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, growth, cost savings, and revenue generation.
• Provide analysis and drive formal quantitative and qualitative input to allow for decisions on fair value for deals and targets.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Advise the CEO in the development, update and implementation of the Noatum Ports operational strategies, roadmaps, plans and procedures ensuring adequate operational control.
• Convert Noatum Ports strategies into actionable goals for the growth, performance, and profitability for the area’s operating enterprises.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Ports Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree an advantage
• Excellent English is a must and Arabic fluency is an added advantage
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar role
• Prior experience as an adviser to senior management or prior experience in a senior technical role is preferrable.
• Deep knowledge of industry and industry’s products at international level.
• Record of building capabilities within large organizations.
• Experience in agile development, with specific Product Owner (or similar) experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and trade-offs and tell a compelling story.