Expansion Project Operations Lead

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG; Trieste/Trst; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. in Trieste is seeking a Senior Operations Expert to drive the Expansion Project, integrating the facility into a state-of-the-art container terminal with advanced technologies.

The role requires strong project management, process design and operational planning experience, with interfaces across Civil Engineering, Equipment, IT & Automation and external consultants. You will lead by example, mentor others, and focus on data-driven process improvements, while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Good English; Italian and/or German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on process design, business analysis and project management for expansion.
• Regular interfaces with Civil Engineering, Equipment, IT & Automation and external vendors/HHLA support.
• Lead by example, mentor others and drive continuous improvement in a cross-functional environment.
• Manage operational topics in project execution with safety and security at the forefront.

Skills

English proficiency

Terminal operations

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process design

Industrial automation

AI in industry

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Simulation software

Terminal IT systems

Job description

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. in Trieste is seeking a Senior Operations Expert to drive the Expansion Project, integrating the facility into a state-of-the-art container terminal with advanced technologies.

The role requires strong project management, process design and operational planning experience, with interfaces across Civil Engineering, Equipment, IT & Automation and external consultants. You will lead by example, mentor others, and focus on data-driven process improvements, while ensuring safety