Director, Marine Services & Fleet Operations

Abu Dhabi Ports

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 500,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Marine Services Division within Safeen, ensuring high performance, safety, and value creation across ports and logistics hubs.

You will drive strategic planning, oversee service level delivery, and coordinate with government bodies to align with Abu Dhabi’s maritime ambitions, while delivering cost-effective, customer-oriented marine solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelors / Master degree required in a marine, engineering or management field.
Marine technical expertise or equivalent hands-on leadership in maritime environments.
Ports & marine industry experience in a senior management role.
Written and spoken English fluency.
Minimum 5 years in maritime senior management.
Strong results orientation with commercial focus.
High-level negotiation and government relations skills.
Deep understanding of government organisations and processes.
Knowledge of commercial and operational drivers in maritime, ports & logistics.

Responsibilities

Manage the Marine Services Division with efficiency and accountability.
Achieve maximum operational revenue in line with approved budgets.
Finalize manning and update division organization chart as workload grows.
Develop business strategy and negotiate service agreements or JV deals.
Ensure compliance with international safety and security standards.
Monitor performance, implement improvements, and benchmark service delivery.
Coordinate with senior management and attend board discussions as required.
Promote Safeen functions at national/international forums and explore new lines of business.