European Launch Operations Leader

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Job summary

DP World is seeking an experienced Launch Operations Lead to drive delivery of new contract logistics implementations, business expansions, and large-scale transformations across Europe. You will oversee multi-site launches from concept through to go-live and stabilisation, working with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery to the highest standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of Launch Leads and Specialists, collaboration with Operations, IT,

Qualifications

• Proven operational leader with experience delivering complex logistics implementations and leading high-performing teams.
• Extensive leadership experience within contract logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Successful track record delivering large-scale operational launches, start-ups or transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, WMS, automation and supply chain processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and engaging senior customer stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments while balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational launches for new customer implementations and business transformations.
• Manage operational readiness across every project phase, from design and build through to deployment, stabilisation and BAU handover.
• Lead and develop a team of Launch Leads and Operations Launch Specialists.
• Partner with customers, Operations, IT, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver seamless implementations.
• Drive process design, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead systems implementation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational go-live readiness.
• Support warehouse automation and technology deployments, including FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Manage implementation risks, budgets, performance and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

DP World is seeking an experienced Launch Operations Lead to drive delivery of new contract logistics implementations, business expansions, and large-scale transformations across Europe. You will oversee multi-site launches from concept through to go-live and stabilisation, working with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery to the highest standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of Launch Leads and Specialists, collaboration with Operations, IT,