Operations Project Manager

Jifmar Offshore Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Offshore Services is seeking an Operations Project Manager to own and coordinate all on‑vessel activities, from crew logistics to safety and cost control.

You will connect clients, shore teams, and engineers, driving contract execution and continuous improvements across departments in a dynamic, hands‑on role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Operations, Shipping & Transport or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with comfort across cultures.
• Experience coordinating crews, safety, and contracts on vessels.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day operations for vessels.
• Ensure alignment with client contracts from timelines to technical details.
• Manage project costs in real time and monitor financial performance with the commercial team.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong relationships.
• Support crews with reporting, maintenance and onboard housekeeping.
• Keep project data updated in ERP systems and related tools.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Technical, Crewing and QHSSE teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial thinking

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Maritime Operations degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As our Operations Project Manager you re the go-to person for everything happening on and around your assigned vessels You ll make sure things run smoothly from crew coordination and safety to cost control and contract execution You re the glue between the ship and shore and you thrive on seeing your projects in action yes that means joining the crew onboard sometimes too You ll be in constant contact with clients crew technical teams port agents and more basically keeping everyone on the same page and the operation running like clockwork It s a dynamic mix of project management communication and hands-on problem solving This is more than just operations it s your chance to own your projects drive improvements and help shape how we do business across departments

Your Key Missions

• Take full ownership of day-to-day operations for your vessels
• You ll be the one ensuring everything lines up with the client s contract from timelines to technical details
• Be budget-savvy manage project costs in real-time and keep an eye on financial performance alongside the commercial team
• Act as the first point of contact for clients You ll keep relationships strong and adapt quickly when client needs shift
• Stay close to your crew support them with whatever they need to make the project a success Ensure crews keep up with reporting maintenance and onboard housekeeping Your leadership helps them stay sharp
• Keep our systems updated with accurate project data ERP tools we ll get you up to speed
• Keep an eye on any overdue payments diplomatically of course
• Collaborate across departments daily commercial technical crewing QHSSE and more

A degree in Maritime Operations, Shipping & Transport, or equivalent experience (been at sea? Even better!). Familiarity with maritime procedures (think contracts, QHSSE, etc.). You re fluent in English and comfortable working across cultures. You re flexible ships don t run 9 to 5, and visiting vessels is part of the adventure. Experience working in the Middle East and knowledgeable about local maritime operations (eg. ADNOC, ARAMCO, QE, etc.).

Your Skills

• A natural leader who can bring people together and get things done.
• Strong communicator whether it s a report, a crew chat, or a client meeting.
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset. You don t just point out issues you fix them.
• You think commercially and care about the bigger picture (like long-term client success).
• Collaborative spirit comfortable in multicultural, fast-paced environments.