Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. [APMT Mumbai] · 12 hours ago
Head of Operational Technology
Elizabeth, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yrAPM Terminals is a global leader in shipping services and operates in 130 countries. The Head of Operational Technology will lead the deployment of integrated technology solutions for the Elizabeth Upgrade Project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational performance.
Maritime Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and implement the solution landscape
Lead the end-to-end deployment of OPERATIONAL Technology products within E-UP, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, product integrity, and site-specific requirements. In scope are (non-exhaustive), Crane operator support features, Terminal Operating System, AutoSC, AD, AIL, Glass Support and Quality Assurance
Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance
Deliver Product deployment approach and plan, including assurance of product integrity, integration and testing
Ensure the operational technology /operational performance ramp-up is setting/keeping up with the overall Project delivery pace, switch over from conventional to digital assets and yard to be linked to the performance of remote-controlled equipment
Be a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for modernization and technical integration set-up to ensure we use the most up-to-date solutions with fit-for-purpose approach
Define and execute the Operational Technology product optimization strategy in collaboration with Product owners, OEMs and Terminal stakeholders
Ensure due compliance, safety and other relevant regulations to be adhered to during the deployment
Maximize and continuously improve the level of consistency between product deployments
Continuously ensure the deployment fulfils all site-specific needs as defined in consultation with the project and terminal teams within the product blueprint for site deployment
Manage and lead a team of operational technology experts, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated, and aligned with project goals
To operationalize global, cross-functional product definitions within terminal specific conditions including any related site-specific configurations that need to be aligned between global and local stakeholders
To provide regular reporting on project progress, budget status, and key performance indicators to senior management
To work closely with other Operational Technology Managers and Project Execution globally to establish a common deployment approach and continuously improve same, make use of the best practices and ensure the relevant framework is implemented / followed as applicable
To work with suppliers’ deployment teams to proactively ensure their delivery is meeting the APM Terminals plans/targets and drive the local product integration and related alignment process between suppliers within the boundaries of product integrity
To oversee the first line of support for the deployment given at the terminal(s) until go-live and remain involved until Operations stability
To oversee the definition of and participate in all testing milestones and approve the outcomes
To contribute to local product adoption by facilitating capability building/knowledge transfer to terminal staff as part of the deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Professional expertise and deep knowledge in the context of Container Terminal Operations and relevant experience in port digitization / modernization
Proven experience in project management, particularly in container terminal industry or related fields
Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs)
Strong understanding of technology systems (Terminal Operating System, Equipment Control System, PLC/SCADA, API/Middleware, OPC UA, 5G, cybersecurity)
High familiarity and proven proficiency of delivering results within project/product deployment environment
Versatile resource management and planning skills
Strong prioritization abilities and can-do mindset
Methodological know-how to lead iterative design, development and testing cycles from end-to-end throughout the deployment
Ability to balance short-term deliverables and long-term business objectives
Ability to solve complex problems on a daily basis and in a structured manner
People leadership skills for driving success of deployment teams
Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
Continuous focus to drive change management as key enabler for stakeholder buy-in and successful deployment outcomes
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Match
Company
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. [APMT Mumbai]
APM Terminals Mumbai, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI) is India’s busiest container terminal handling facility, operating from Nhava Sheva's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
Founded in 2006
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase