DP World

Global VP, Operations and Systems

DP World

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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Lead

About the role

  • Define and continuously evolve the global Contract Logistics technology strategy, aligned with business growth ambitions and the broader digital transformation agenda. Translate regional and customer-specific logistics needs into scalable and future-proof technology solutions.
  • Develop a multi-year roadmap for digital solutions and platforms, including WMS, TMS, automation tools, visibility systems, analytics platforms, and customer interfaces.
  • Act as the voice of the regions in technology forums, and the ambassador of the Technology group in business discussions.
  • Define and oversee global KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics to measure platform performance, adoption, and business value delivery.
  • Serve as the voice of the regions within global technology forums, and the ambassador of the Technology organization within CL business discussions facilitating cross-regional alignment and best practice sharing to accelerate value realization.
  • Build the right super users community with the regions to ensure the right level of knowledge, Coordinate input into WMS enhancement and roadmap prioritization.
  • Support change management and training efforts to facilitate smooth transitions during system upgrades and new deployments.
  • Act as the global owner of WMS and TMS strategy, ensuring consistent deployment standards, scalability, and alignment with business processes.
  • Oversee prioritization of system enhancements and guide product development and vendor interactions.
  • Drive harmonization and reduce customizations through standardized solution adoption.
  • Support compliance with enterprise architecture, data governance, and IT security standards across all platforms.
  • Monitor emerging CL technology trends and propose innovations that could create competitive advantage in coordination with the global Automation and Innovation group.
  • Facilitate best practice sharing across regions and identify opportunities for system optimization and standardization.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years in Contract Logistics, with at least 5 years of experience in IT or digital transformation roles.
  • Proven success managing WMS systems at scale (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Infor, etc.).
  • Global/regional experience in a multinational logistics or supply chain organization preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of CL operations and how digital tools can drive productivity, visibility, and service quality.
  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge and co-create with both tech and operational leaders.
  • Project leadership experience, ideally in large-scale WMS implementations.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
WMSTMSautomation toolsanalytics platformsvisibility systemssystem enhancementsdata governanceIT security standardsdigital transformationproject leadership
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillsbusiness-oriented mindsetcross-regional alignmentchange managementbest practice sharingcommunity buildingfacilitationinnovation proposalcollaboration