Project Cargo Manager

Expeditors; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Cargo Country Manager to oversee product development, business growth, and strategic coordination with local and central teams. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of project-related experience, extensive knowledge of logistics processes, and an ability to manage complex transport challenges. This role includes responsibilities for business development, staff training, and adherence to health and safety standards. Fulltime position with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project-related experience.
• 7 years of handling overdimensional loads via various transport modes.
• Established network of Project industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Cargo strategy in the region.
• Grow the Project Cargo business and regional infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate RFQs with customers and service providers.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Diplomatic skills

Operational Process Standards

Job description

The Project Cargo Country Manager is responsible for the support development implementation and growth of the Product within the geographic area of responsibility. Coordination with local operation departments and Central Pricing & Support Team in HAM for Special Cargo Movements (SCM) & Project Tenders.

• Identify and engage new business targets in the Project Forwarding industry
• Initiate and sustain service provider relationships
• Explore improvement opportunities regarding Project Cargo to Product Management
• Engage GEO leadership for continued support
• Report monthly progress to Country Managers on quote status revenue accrued andbusiness development
• Counsel and mentor staff so professional and branch development occur in parallel
• Grow the PC business within the region
• Develop the regional infrastructure including but not limited to: port terminal andequipment accessibility
• Source initiate and attend regular meetings with local vendors
• Assist in creating a Project Cargo Tariff for repetitive services like surveys port handling
• carnage customs etc.
• Maintain ownership of all Project enquiries
• Execute and coordinate RFQs with customers and Service Providers
• Manage all documentation
• Support overseas requests in a timely manner
• Attend workshops conferences and group meetings as required
• Travel domestically and internationally as required
• Train staff on Project Cargo best practices learned throughout industry experience and adapt to the latest trends in safe cargo handling and international trade
• Undergo a minimum of 52 hours of selfdevelopment training per year
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure that all shipments are being properly tracked in our systems through the use of thePRJ Service Type

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project related experience
• 7 years of handling overdimensional loads via land barge rail air and ocean modes oftransport or storage
• Established network of Project industry contacts
• Diplomacy and commercial awareness
• Geographic and political understanding of the region
• Governmental regulations regarding project movement
• Operational Process Standards and procedures within the Project industry
• Knowledge of permits import/export regulations applications and procedures includingsurveys

Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime