Deputy Manager, Commercial and Projects - #1099887

The Job

Commercial:

• Support commercial aspects of Lighterage and Regional Trade operations. This covers the Lighter Terminals and Other Bulk Cargoes.

• Monitor commercial management with focus on business units budgets.

• Support strategic development in related business units.

• Develop and manage engagements with related business port users and prospects.

• Co-ordinate with operation business units to improve operational efficiency.

Projects:

• Execution of projects at the Lighter Terminals and allocated projects in the Lighterage and Regional Trade Division.

• Collaborate with Organisation Digitalisation and Transformation Team on optimisation projects.

• Manage set project timelines, milestones, budget and monitor that projects are kept on track.

• Monitor project deliverables and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders on project progress.

• Support project team members, assigning tasks and ensuring effective task completion.

• Schedule tasks and coordinate with various team members to accomplish project objectives in a timely manner.

• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes as needed, fostering a collaborative and solution-oriented environment.

• Resolve conflicts among different stakeholders and assist in conflict resolution to ensure project success.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other administrative duties and handle ad-hoc tasks as instructed by Division HOD.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.

• Understanding of stakeholder engagement, process mapping, and solution design.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills; able to propose and implement improvement ideas.

• Excellent communication skills; able to engage effectively with diverse cultures.

• Detail-oriented and process-driven; able to deliver results under challenging conditions.

• Ability to lead and secure stakeholder buy-in for proposed solutions and processes.