Senior Terminal Ops & Optimization Consultant

Kaleris; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleris in Clayton, NC seeks a highly experienced consultant to lead strategic advisory engagements in port automation and digital transformation. You will direct cross-functional teams including operational experts, TOS software engineers, and automation specialists across global projects, while managing executive-level relationships and governance forums.

You will oversee end-to-end terminal audits, optimize vessel and yard planning, and guide the organization through the transition from

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic advisory engagements in port/terminal automation.
• Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams across IT, engineering, and operations.
• Strong stakeholder management at executive level with workshops and governance.
• Solid background in terminal operations, automation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-stakes consulting engagements as principal SME in digital transformation and automation roadmaps.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across global projects of operations and TOS software.
• Own executive relationships and facilitate workshops for strategic alignment across terminal management, IT, and frontline operations.
• Conduct end-to-end terminal audits to identify bottlenecks and optimize vessel, yard, and gate operations.
• Guide the transition from manual to fully automated operations with change management and training.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Advisory

Cross-functional Direction

Client Engagement

Stakeholder Management

KPI Management

Operational Analysis

Change Management

Tools

N4

XPS

ECN4

YCS

HT Modules

Job description

Kaleris in Clayton, NC seeks a highly experienced consultant to lead strategic advisory engagements in port automation and digital transformation. You will direct cross-functional teams including operational experts, TOS software engineers, and automation specialists across global projects, while managing executive-level relationships and governance forums.

You will oversee end-to-end terminal audits, optimize vessel and yard planning, and guide the organization through the transition from