MCV Operations Manager

Job Description

• Exercise effective oversight over all aspects of the Business Unit’s operations, including logistics, fleet, commercial activities, and project execution.
• Provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting on operational performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives to senior management.
• Establish KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Take full ownership of the financial cost performance, ensuring all Opex and Capex costs are maintained within the approved budget.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret costs on a systematic basis implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize returns on investment.
• Lead, manage, and develop employees of the Ops team, building high-performing teams aligned with company values and strategic objectives.
• Implement talent development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives to ensure long‑term organizational capability.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive working environment for all employees and stakeholders.
• Ensure that crew members are thoroughly selected, well trained and duly assessed.
• Promote crew members based on their performance.
• Stay close to the crew, understand their needs and requirements.
• Ensure that the fleet operates in full compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Implement robust policies and practices to mitigate operational, legal, financial, and reputational risks.
• Maintain governance oversight to ensure accountability and transparency in all business operations.
• Ensure the Company’s Safety Culture is promoted and maintained to the highest possible standards, in all locations, through:
• Active engagement with all employees on HSE-related issues.
• Promoting open dialogue between all employees and departments on means to drive and improve.
• Participating in & providing input to HSE-related meetings and inspections.
• Actively promoting the Company’s Control of Work processes and safe working practices.

• Professional Qualification
• Post Graduate Qualification in Management Discipline is desirable
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in large vessel owning organizations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Ops Manager role
• Master experience is highly preferred
• Job-Specific
  
  Skills:
• MPP and Heavy Lift Vessel Management
• Marine Operating Standards and Requirements
• Management Accounting & Cost Control
• Professional certifications in shipping, logistics, or supply chain management is desirable
• Minimum 5 – 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the maritime and shipping
• Proven track record in managing large-scale shipping, cargo transport, or offshore logistics operations across multiple geographies.
• Strong experience in fleet and asset management, operational optimization, and the integration of new technologies/digital solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Extensive background in developing and maintaining senior‑level client, partner, and stakeholder relationships within the maritime and logistics sector.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks, industry compliance standards, and global safety/environmental practices (e.g., ISM Code, IMO conventions, ISO standards).
• Prior exposure to working in emerging markets, joint ventures, or complex international environments is highly desirable.
• Leadership & Competencies
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and team-building skills with experience in developing senior managers and diverse global teams.
• High resilience, adaptability, and decision-making capability in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical business practices.