Program Director - Transformation

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Program Director - Transformation will act as a player coach, owning the production of standard reporting and working across workstreams and the central team to solve high-visibility problems affecting the Transformation’s operations Assists in systems (e.g., Jira) management, and leading dedicated Transformation Office (TO) resources.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordinates the weekly Transformation cadence

• Responsible for the functioning of TO meetings, ensuring the right participants attend and actions are tracked
• Coordinates all elements of the rigorous Transformation cadence (e.g., business unit meetings, TO Meetings)
• Produces relevant documents for internal communication and review of Transformation highlights
•  Prepares and disseminates Transformation updates for all Transformation participants
• Tracks Workstream actions from TO meetings and coordinates with WSLs and other relevant parties to ensure execution

Owns the production of core weekly Transformation Office documents & analytics 

• Responsible for preparing VP Transformation for weekly Transformation Office (TO) meetings by liaising with workstreams
• Constructs the Executive Committee presentation, providing a first draft of the agenda, conducting quality control checks
• Reviews the weekly TO report before it is released, and summarizes the key takeaways for the TO leadership

Partners with the VP Transformation to solve high-visibility problems

• Acts as the first point of contact for Workstream Leads in need of help driving Initiatives forward
• Effectively utilizes a “challenger” mindset to breakdown roadblocks, align on decisions, and coordinate the solution between the TO and workstreams
• Is a sounding board for the VP Transformation in preparation for ExCo and other leadership presentations
• Responsible for leading problem solving of issues for the TO that come up in TO or EC meetings

Supports Workstreams and assists in systems (e.g., Jira) management

• Consistently monitors workstream progress of Transformation and communicates updates to VP Transformation and relevant business leaders
• Prepares the weekly meeting 
• Liaises with systems (e.g., Jira) champions and support teams to ensure full user access
• Coordinates with business leads and analysts to ensure delivery of all systems inquiries

Day-to-day leadership of the Transformation Office team

• Ultimately accountable for the work output of Transformation Office colleagues
• Provides coaching and administer capability building to Transformation Office colleagues as necessary

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Experience managing teams of employees through a transformation of significant step-change
• Track record of consistently delivering high-impact results
• Positive and proactive process management with an eye for detail and a strong ownership mentality
• Experience working in professional service environments, especially management consulting or investment banking, is highly preferred
• Excellent problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree or MBA is preferred

 

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics