Senior Project Manager, Global Projects & Industry Solutions, Air & Sea, Abu Dhabi

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Senior Project Manager, Global Projects & Industry Solutions, Air & Sea, Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Lead full door-to-door project logistics (heavy lift, modules, project cargo) operations from planning through final delivery.

• Develop and manage detailed project execution plans, transportation schedules, milestones, and risk registers.

• Coordinate multimodal transportation involving international freight, road, sea, barge, rail, heavy haul and specialized lifting operations.

• Manage movement of oversized, out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo.

• Ensure all project deliveries are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Review transportation studies, lifting plans, route surveys and method statements.

• Coordinate with transport engineers, heavy lift contractors, shipping lines and port operators.

• Assess technical feasibility for transportation and lifting operations.

• Evaluate transport routes, bridge capacities, road restrictions and permitting requirements.

Commercial Management

• Monitor project budgets, cost controls and profitability.

• Manage subcontractors, vendors and service providers.

• Negotiate rates and commercial terms with carriers, transporters and project vendors.

• Identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

Education – Bachelors / Master’s in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

Work Experience – 5-8 experience in project logistics, heavy lift, breakbulk or project cargo operations.

Specific Skills:

• Project Planning & Execution

• Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Logistics

• Multimodal Transportation

• Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Commercial & Cost Management

• Risk Management

• Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Team Leadership

• Negotiation & Vendor Management

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• HSE & Compliance

• Communication & Collaboration

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