Deputy General Manager - Logistics Transformation - SCO

About the Position

Deputy General Manager - Logistics Transformation - SCO

Join DP World as a Deputy General Manager - Logistics Transformation in Gurugram, India. Lead strategic transformation projects and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 preferable.
  • 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.

• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking team
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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