Manager, Safety Culture

Wilhelmsen group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime management company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a project manager to oversee safety culture initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in HSEQ, strong project management skills, and a passion for cultural change within a diverse organization. Responsibilities include managing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSEQ and/or operational ship management.
• Strong project management skills, including planning and execution.
• Experience leading or supporting cultural change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety culture projects across the organization.
• Serve as the main contact for external consultants.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor and track progress of culture change initiatives.
• Provide updates to senior management on project status.

Skills

HSEQ and/or operational ship management

Project management

Cultural change initiatives

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership in a diverse organization

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in safety or management

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.

What You'll Responsible For:

• Plan, manage, and execute safety culture projects across the organization.

• Serve as the main point of contact for external consultants supporting the projects.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration on project goals.

• Plan and allocate resources effectively to support project timelines and objectives.

• Monitor and track the progress of culture change initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.

• Facilitate internal communication related to safety culture projects to ensure transparency and engagement.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, challenges, and outcomes.

• Identify and manage project risks to ensure successful implementation.

• Support the development and implementation of tools and metrics to measure cultural change.

• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing related to safety culture.

What Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience in HSEQ and/or operational ship management.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.

• Experience leading or supporting cultural change initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to measure and report on cultural change metrics.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Passion to lead change in a global, diverse, growing organisation

• Relevant academic qualifications in safety, management, or related fields are preferred.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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