Overview
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is the new Terminal & Infrastructure Division of Hapag-Lloyd, founded in 2023. HGT delivers streamlined terminal operations for all shipping line customers and brings together a portfolio of 21 port terminals and complementary logistics services in 12 countries and on four continents: Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. We will be pursuing growth and set ourselves the target of operating 30 terminals by 2030.
At HGT, we are a highly motivated team of experienced international professionals who believe that growth in any partnership comes from trust and dedication. Our commitment to provide highly efficient terminal operations that are safe, sustainable, and reliable is rooted in a simple yet powerful vision: “offering exceptional service quality at all times.”
Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Project Management Office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting day-to-day project management operations, contributing to the project portfolio, and helping drive the execution of strategic initiatives to support HGT's growth vision.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with HGT's goals, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Directly manage strategic initiatives while providing support to other project team members.
- Implement project management processes, methodologies, and tools to optimize outcomes and resource utilization.
- Contribute to the PMO team's success by collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Synthesize project information into clear, concise updates and presentations for senior management.
- Support stakeholder engagement and communication efforts to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and suggest mitigation strategies.
- Create effective presentations that communicate project status, outcomes, and strategic value.
- Assist the Senior Director of PMO on strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
- Support change management initiatives to facilitate organizational readiness and adoption of new processes and ways of working.
Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a track record of contributing to strategic initiatives.
- Good team skills with ability to work effectively in a project management environment.
- Strong communication skills with ability to synthesize information and create clear presentations.
- Experience presenting to senior management.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Experience working on multiple projects and balancing competing priorities.
- Good stakeholder management skills across different organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Teams, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in consulting or strategic roles valued.
- Knowledge of the maritime industry, shipping, or terminal operations is a plus.
- Collaborative team player with cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Eligible to work in the Netherlands.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and transformation of a dynamic global terminal operator.
- Role in a collaborative, international organization.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
