Global Director - Project Management (CL/FM/MA/PSFZ)

Job DescriptionJob Purpose:Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Director - Project Management (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) will play a crucial role in leading and driving international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will be accountable for translating approved strategy into executable, value‑generating global transformation programs. The primary focus will be on owning the global CL/FM/MA/PSEZ portfolio end‑to‑end.The PMO (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) will lead the project management for the global portfolio of (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) product and technology initiatives leading a key development across (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) within TiAB and other Persona’s (Digital, GTM, Booking.com, etc.) from strategy through adoption, ensuring on‑time, high‑quality delivery and measurable business outcomes related to overall project management. The role aligns Global, Regional and Group Technology teams across ocean FCL/LCL, air, and VAS to standardize ways of working, harden master data/governance, and scale capabilities globally.Key accountabilities:Project ManagementLead and drive project management and PMO taking both an execution and strategic position. Lead and drive large scale global strategic projects. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.Roadmap Strategy & Communities of PracticeEstablish and run the (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) Communities roadmap council (Ocean FCL/LCL, Air, VAS, Events & Milestones, Consolidation flows). Translate business strategy into an integrated quarterly roadmap; set Gate 0-2 acceptance criteria, BRD quality standards, dependency plans, and release calendars.Strategic AlignmentCollaborate with the SVP PMO and other key stakeholders to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives. Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals. Accountable for translating approved strategy into an integrated global roadmap and funded portfolio. Owns prioritisation decisions based on commercial impact, ROI and strategic value. Ensures quarterly value realisation reporting against agreed KPIs.JIRA Governance & Portfolio HygieneOwns global (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) portfolio governance including value‑based prioritisation, release sequencing and scope control. Accountable for measurable outcomes covering revenue enablement, cost reduction (COS), productivity gains and data quality improvement across NPM and the multiple persona's. Own JIRA/Confluence standards for the (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) portfolio (workflows, statuses, labels, DOR/DOD, dashboards). Drive backlog hygiene, sequencing and scope control; publish release notes and change impacts; operate with data‑driven metrics (throughput, cycle time, burn‑up, defect escape rate).Stakeholder CommunicationFacilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams. Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders. Lead strong collaboration across the communities, global business, technology, etc. Orchestrate operating rhythms with Regions, Product/Engineering, Procurement/Pricing, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Ops Excellence to ensure decisions are timely, documented, and executed.Project OversightLead global projects, provide strong governance and structure.Support the SVP PMO in overseeing the execution of international projects.Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.Reporting and AnalysisOwn the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.Cross‑Functional CollaborationCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.Leads senior program managers and regional PMO leads.Provides sustained leadership across a global matrix organisation.Chairs the (CL/FM/MA/PSEZ) Roadmap Council with authority to align Regions and Technology to a single global backlog. Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO communityMergers and Acquisitions (M&A) IntegrationSupport the successful integration of M&A activities into the company's operations.Serve as a key liaison between various stakeholders to ensure seamless transition and alignment with organizational goals. This pertains as well specifically to also further enhancement of the NPM/QT toolCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to facilitate the integration process and mitigate potential risks.Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and across project teams.Assist in implementing initiatives to enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness.Enhance the PMO playbook and application of this globally.Training and DevelopmentDrive initiatives to further enhance the L&D for PM, Support the SVP PMO in training and developing project managemen