Maersk Nigeria Vacancy: Central Africa Cluster Manager

With over 108,000 employees and offices in 130 countries, Maersk has the scope to help you achieve even your most ambitious career goals. From shipping and energy to retail, our diversified activities enable us to offer attractive career paths for generalists and specialists alike.

Posted: 4/24/2011 Expires: 5/7/2011 Ref: 56356

Central Africa Cluster Manager – Inland Services – APM Terminals, Lagos, NigeriaAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Africa Cluster Director based in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria has been identified as a ‘must win’ market and in this role you will be accountable for driving profitable growth and the Inland Services strategy gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.
Reporting to the Inland Services Regional Director for Africa, you will be responsable for a portfolio of businesses across Central Africa and will have a Cluster team reporting into you.

PURPOSE

Ø Responsible for all aspects of leadership, profitability, and governance for IS activities in the Central Africa Cluster

Ø Directs the activities for entity teams throughout the Central Africa Cluster to ensure continuous strive for operational excellence and profitability

Ø Ensures that policies and guidelines are developed in accordance with overall regional strategies and policies

Pro-actively identifies growth opportunities across the Cluster

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Ø Must be a fluent French speaker

Ø The position requires advanced skills and knowledge to lead teams throughout different disciplines

Ø Minimum college degree. Advanced degree in management such as MBA, is preferable

Ø Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management

Ø Detailed understanding of the various links between functional areas

Ø Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques and investment analysis

Ø Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels

Ø Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization

Ø Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams

Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives

Contact information:
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