Global Director – Project Management - Logistics

DP World; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Global Director - Project Management - Logistics to lead multi-region, high-ambiguity transformation programs within the Freight Forwarding portfolio. You will drive strategy-to-delivery for FF tech initiatives, align global teams, and ensure on-time, high-quality releases while maintaining robust governance and reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 10–12+ years in complex programs, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of PMO practices, Agile/Waterfall methods, and JIRA-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 10-12+ years delivering large, multi-region product/technology programs.
• Experience in Freight Forwarding is required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and multi-region programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead global PMO and drive large-scale, cross-regional programs.
• Define and manage quarterly roadmaps and governance for FF portfolio.
• Align projects with corporate strategy and strategic goals.
• Own JIRA/Confluence standards and portfolio reporting.
• Oversee risk, delivery quality, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

JIRA

Agile & Waterfall

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Engineering

Master’s degree or PMP certification

Tools

JIRA

Advanced Roadmaps

Job description

Global Director - Project Management - Logistics

About Us

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Director - Project Management - Logistics will play a crucial role in leading and driving international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will lead the project management for the global portfolio of Freight Forwarding (FF) product and technology initiatives (e.g., NPM/QT within TiAB) from strategy through adoption, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery and measurable business outcomes related to overall project management. The role aligns Global, Regional and Group Technology teams across ocean FCL/LCL, air, and VAS to standardize ways of working, harden master data/governance, and scale capabilities globally.

The role also chairs the Freight Forwarding Communities roadmap council, aligning Community Leads and Group Technology around a single JIRA-governed backlog and quarterly roadmap that prioritizes value, de-duplicates work, and drives on-time, high-quality releases and involves owning, managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. This is a fast-paced environment and requires a structured thinker with relevant project management and freight forwarding experience to lead and drive key business stakeholders. technology and other partners.

This role will lead multi-region transformation programs with high ambiguity (cross-pillar, legal/compliance, cybersecurity), resolving novel problems at the intersection of FF operations and platform engineering.

Accountabilities:

Project Management:

Lead and drive project management and PMO taking both an execution and strategic position. Lead and drive large scale global strategic projects. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.

Roadmap Strategy & Communities of Practice:

Establish and run the FF Communities roadmap council (Ocean FCL/LCL, Air, VAS, Events & Milestones, Consolidation flows). Translate business strategy into an integrated quarterly roadmap; set Gate 0-2 acceptance criteria, BRD quality standards, dependency plans, and release calendars.

Strategic Alignment:

Collaborate with the SVP PMO and other key stakeholders to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives. Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.

Own JIRA/Confluence standards for the FF portfolio (workflows, statuses, labels, DOR/DOD, dashboards). Drive backlog hygiene, sequencing and scope control; publish release notes and change impacts; operate with data-driven metrics (throughput, cycle time, burn-up, defect escape rate).

Stakeholder Communication:

Facilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams. Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders.

Lead strong collaboration across the communities, global business, technology, etc. Orchestrate operating rhythms with Regions, Product/Engineering, Procurement/Pricing, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Ops Excellence to ensure decisions are timely, documented, and executed.

Project Oversight:

Lead global projects, provide strong governance and structure.

Support the SVP PMO in overseeing the execution of international projects.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Reporting and Analysis:

Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.

Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community

Process Improvement:

Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.

Training and Development:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.

Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community

Delivery & Risk Management:

Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks. Run plan-of-record, critical path, and Plan A/Plan B scenarios for major drops (e.g., CRv3.1/3.2). Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; trigger timely mitigations and escalations. Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.

Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.

Communications & Executive Reporting:

Provide clear, concise status to senior leadership; maintain a single source of truth (scorecards/OKRs), and prepare executive readouts for SteerCo's/Boards as required.

Experience & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.

10-12+ years delivering large, multi-region product/technology programs with proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects.

Proven experience (5 years) in Freight Forwarding.

Comfortable working in fast paced environment

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.

Hands-on expertise with JIRA or similar tools (incl. Advanced Roadmaps/Portfolio) and data-driven portfolio management.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience in the logistics or transportation industry is desirable but not essential.

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With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Job Info

• Job Identification 21053
• Job Category Project/Program Management
• Locations JAFZA LOB 17 - Fifth Floor, Dubai, AE