Project Director Lean LeaderExpert

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Lean Expert with proven experience in transport logistics. The role involves leading organizational change while enhancing processes to prioritize customer value. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of Lean principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. This full-time position promotes a flexible working environment and values cultural awareness and leadership. Successful applicants will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Lean principles within transport sector.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams through change.

Skills

Lean principles implementation

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Leadership

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Job description

A candidate who has deep Lean expertise ideally with specific multi transport environment knowledge leadership qualities and adaptability to the local environment.

Technical Expertise & Experience

Proven Transport/Logistics Experience: Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing Lean principles at programme level ideally within the transport sector.

Lean Expert: Demonstrate experience and expertise in leading complex organisational level Lean implementation projects. Experience in achieving measurable savings is part of the requirement.

Data Analysis and Problem-Solving Mindset: The expert must demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills using data to identify root causes of inefficiencies (e.g. using the DMAIC process) rather than just treating symptoms.

Process Development and Optimization Skills: In delivery the ability to map and streamline work processes minimise costs, eliminate waste and utilise capacity effectively is crucial.

Corporate Development & Organizational Capability: Experience designing organisational development or functional capability frameworks. Ability to align development programs with business strategy. Strong documentation framework creation and structured thinking skills.

Qualifications

Strong Leadership and Change Management Experience: The person must be an active coach and a leader who can provide a clear vision, inspire cooperation across functional teams, manage team dynamics and lead effectively through significant organisational change.

Adaptability and Cultural Awareness: The dynamic business environment requires an expert who is adaptable and has high cultural awareness to build positive relationships with diverse local and international teams, suppliers and customers.

Exceptional Communication and Collaboration Skills: The role requires excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly to all stakeholders from executives to operational staff and foster a collaborative environment.

Customer Focus and Value Systems: A strong understanding of Lean's core principle of prioritising customer value is essential. The expert should be able to use customer insights to shape process improvements and ensure the entire programme is customer-centric.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: A leader with the ability to continually question existing processes and encourage a culture of relentless improvement. They should view failure as a learning opportunity rather than a setback.

Additional Information

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time