Manager, Agency Network Management (OSRO)

Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines seeks a Manager, Agency Network Management (OSRO) to oversee governance, performance, and financial matters across PIL’s global agency network. You will coordinate boards, ownership structures, and compliance, while driving efficiency and strategic transformations with HQ and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with the container shipping sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Corporate Law, Maritime Studies or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., ACCA) advantageous.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Familiarity with the container shipping industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of several countries in agency governance, performance management and commercial activities.
• Coordinate board and management structures, ownership structures and control rights; oversee CAPEX & OPEX, commission negotiations and agreements.
• Collaborate with Agency Finance Controller on financial matters; review operating expenses, cash, dividends and cost-plus implementation.
• Plan and finalize annual budgets with active participation from agencies and HQ stakeholders; monitor budget execution.
• Lead transformation initiatives and efficiency projects across agencies; anchor relationships with local Partners and HQ.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Maritime industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Corporate Law, Maritime Studies or related field

ACCA or equivalent certification

Job description

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Manager, Agency Network Management (OSRO)

Job Responsibilities

Job summary: Responsible for managing / coordinating / securing the delivery M&A projects of

Shipping agencies in PIL’s global agency network which includes setting up of new Shipping

Agencies, acquisition of additional shareholding in current Joint Venture companies and required

divestitures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of several countries in agency corporate governance, agency performance management and agency commercial-related activities.
• Corporate governance includes board and management structure, ownership structure and exercise of control rights, CAPEX & OPEX management, agency-principal commission negotiations and agreements
• Collaborate closely with the Agency Finance Controller on Financial matters of the Entities within your portfolio, to review the financial performance, including operating expenses, cash matters, dividend declaration, cost plus implementation, versus approved budgets.
• Plan and finalize annual budgets with active participation from agencies and HQ stakeholders. Monitor budget execution.
• Assist in project management of assigned M&A project.
• Initiate collaboration with various Business Units/stakeholders in Principal office to assess, review and implement actions to elevate the performance of your portfolio of countries.
• Lead the investigation and integrate stakeholders’ feedback and perspective into problem solving processes and establish/ refine preventive measures and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out transformation initiatives/projects aligned with HQ directives, contribute to strategic planning discussion and projects to drive continuous efficiency improvements of the agencies.
• To anchor relationships and communications with local Partners on corporate matters and ensuring good corporate governance of the Entities within your portfolio, in close coordination with the Corporate Entity Management team.
• Management of Detention/Demurrage post waivers, Third Party Billing of Container Repair commercial waivers.
• Possible travel to areas of representation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Corporate Law, Maritime Studies or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., ACCA) be advantageous
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the container shipping industry is a plus.