Senior Manager - Logistics Transformation - SCO

DP World; Haryana; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Haryana is seeking an experienced Transformation Leader to drive strategic planning, alignment, and governance across the enterprise.

You will develop roadmaps, business cases, and charters for key initiatives, oversee end-to-end delivery, and establish steering committees and KPIs.

This role requires senior expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with a bias for disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (MBA/CA preferred).
• 7+ years in project management, business transformation, or change management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and alignment of transformation objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery and governance of transformation initiatives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs; create dashboards and progress reporting.
• Coordinate TO meetings, action tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; coordinate with HR for change management.

Skills

Transformation frameworks

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

PMP/PRINCE2

Analytics

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

MBA

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

Job Description

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Collaborate with leadership to define and execute transformation objectives and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
• Develop, implement, and manage frameworks to track the progress of transformation initiatives.
• Support the preparation of business cases, roadmaps, and project charters for key transformation projects.
• Support TO meetings, including action tracking, driving discussion and coordinating logistics, ensuring the right participants attend.

Program Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget.
• Establish and manage governance structures, including steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of transformation efforts.
• Breakdown roadblocks, align on decisions, and coordinate the solution between the TO head and team leads.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as the central point of contact for transformation initiatives across departments.
• Foster a culture of change by promoting awareness, understanding, and adoption of transformation objectives.
• Create and deliver regular updates, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Performance manage team leaders and initiative owners to meet deadlines.

Resource Management

• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources across transformation projects.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive issue resolution.
• Partner with HR and training teams to upskill staff and support change management initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for process optimization and improvement within the Transformation Office.
• Integrate best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Benchmark the organization’s transformation efforts against industry standards.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Chartered Accountant, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, business transformation, or change management roles.
• Experience working in professional service environments, especially management consulting or investment banking, is preferrable
• 3+ years of experience in logistics field is an added bonus

Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of transformation and change management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale transformation projects.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or a related field is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative and skilled at influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with a high growth environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders without issues and without compromising on the goals.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management, and interpersonal skills