Senior Project Cargo Ops & Profitability Lead

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, seeks a Senior Operations Country Manager to lead and oversee project solutions in the UAE. This role combines operational leadership, commercial ownership, and contract management to drive profitable execution across complex logistics projects.

The successful candidate will bring extensive project logistics experience and a strong financial mindset, enabling margin optimization through disciplined operations, rigorous cost controls, and proactive risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field is required.
• Proficiency with CargoWise ERP and related invoicing/revenue tools.
• 10–15 years' experience in project logistics/EPC coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead country-level Project Logistics operations for the UAE to ensure profitable execution.
• Oversee end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring and delivery.
• Maintain alignment with budgets and project scope.
• Monitor costs, subcontractor/vendor costs, and variation orders.
• Implement cost-tracking tools and processes.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage terms, risk, and deviations.
• Oversee claims, insurance, and reporting for operational decision-making.

Skills

Project logistics

Cost control

Contract management

Financial acumen

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

CargoWise ERP

Job description

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, seeks a Senior Operations Country Manager to lead and oversee project solutions in the UAE. This role combines operational leadership, commercial ownership, and contract management to drive profitable execution across complex logistics projects.

The successful candidate will bring extensive project logistics experience and a strong financial mindset, enabling margin optimization through disciplined operations, rigorous cost controls, and proactive risk