Regional Strategic Executive

Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd; Santiago; On-site; CLP 88,322,000 - 127,576,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is seeking a highly motivated Regional Strategic Executive for our Santiago, Chile team. You will help translate regional priorities into coordinated actions and measurable results, working closely with executive leaders, country teams, and business functions to drive strategic initiatives across the region.

Success depends on building trusted relationships, influencing without formal authority, and delivering decisions into tangible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy, business operations, transformation, or cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience managing regional or corporate initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with executive leaders and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Translate regional leadership decisions into actionable plans with clear owners, milestones, and timelines.
• Drive regional strategic initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure follow-through on executive commitments.
• Identify risks, delivery gaps, and cross-functional bottlenecks, coordinating solutions and escalating issues early.
• Prepare executive analyses, briefing materials, and recommendations to support prioritisation and decision-making.
• Align objectives, responsibilities, and resources across countries, functions, and business units.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategic project steering committees.
• Track KPIs, OKRs, decisions, and action items, giving regional leadership clear visibility of performance and next steps.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional projects involving performance improvement, digital transformation, organisational change, operating models, or new-market entry.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven analysis

Executive communication

Education

MBA

Bachelor’s in Business/related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fuelled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.

At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.

Get On Board for a Dynamic and Purposeful Career

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Strategic Executive to join our team in Santiago, Chile. Reporting to the Regional Office Head of Latin America, you will help turn regional strategic priorities into coordinated action and measurable results.

Working closely with executive leaders, country teams, and business functions, you will drive strategic initiatives, strengthen governance, and resolve cross-functional challenges.

Success in this role comes from building trusted relationships, influencing without direct authority, and ensuring that decisions translate into delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate regional leadership decisions into actionable plans with clear owners, milestones, and timelines.
• Drive regional strategic initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure follow-through on executive commitments.
• Identify risks, delivery gaps, and cross-functional bottlenecks, coordinating solutions and escalating issues early.
• Prepare executive analyses, briefing materials, and recommendations to support prioritisation and decision-making.
• Align objectives, responsibilities, and resources across countries, functions, and business units.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategic project steering committees.
• Track KPIs, OKRs, decisions, and action items, giving regional leadership clear visibility of performance and next steps.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional projects involving performance improvement, digital transformation, organisational change, operating models, or new-market entry.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Commercial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategy, business operations, transformation, or cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience managing regional or corporate initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with executive leaders and senior management.
• An MBA or postgraduate studies in strategy, management, project management, or organisational transformation would be an advantage.
• Experience in a multinational and multicultural environment is desirable.

Must Have

• Demonstrated ability to turn strategic priorities into actionable plans and delivered results.
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and securing alignment without formal reporting authority.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations.
• Clear executive communication and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Disciplined follow-through, including milestone tracking, risk management, and closure of commitments.
• The autonomy, discretion, and sound judgement needed to work closely with regional leadership.

We Value

• Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach to execution.
• Ownership and accountability for outcomes—not just activity.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build credibility across functions, countries, and cultures.
• Confidence in navigating ambiguity, challenging assumptions constructively, and resolving competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach that surfaces risks early.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility to Apply

This position is open to Chilean nationals or individuals with legal rights to work in Chile. Applicants without the necessary work authorization will not be considered.

About Us

Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.

Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.

Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.

PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer services delivered on innovative technological platforms. With its focus on “Driving Connectivity” and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, PIL aims to be an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready shipping line.

For more information, visit www.pilship.com

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.