Senior Manager - IT Project Management - APAC

Senior Manager – IT Project Management - APAC

DP World is seeking for a Senior Manager in IT Project Management. In this role, the Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating a diverse of IT initiatives, ensuring the successful planning, execution and delivery of technology solutions that enhance business operations, particularly in Container terminals, Logistics and Supply Chain environment.

This role demands strong project management capabilities, a well-rounded understanding of IT systems and applications, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Operating within a regional APAC remit, the ideal candidate will oversee the execution of a variety of technology projects, including—but not limited to—new system rollouts, application upgrades, cloud adoption, infrastructure enhancements, cybersecurity implementations, and digital transformation efforts. The role ensures that all projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and budget, and aligned with organizational goals and technology strategies.

Key Accountabilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables
• Define project scope, goals and success conditions
• Ensure alignment with IT standards and governance processes
• Conduct project kick-off, updates and status reporting
• Perform scope management and change management

Risk and Budget Management

• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• Monitor project budget vs actuals
• Monitor plan vs actual timelines

Infrastructure Implementation & Development

• Oversee network, cloud and data centre project deployments
• Coordinate upgrades, migrations and system integrations
• Ensure systems and infrastructure meets performance, security and compliance standards

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Collaborate with IT Engineers, Architects, Vendors and business leaders
• Communicate project progress, risks and dependencies
• Facilitate team meetings, status updates and issue resolution

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile Certified Practitioner)
• At least 7-10 years of experience in IT Project Management
• Relevant experience with handling large end-to-end project lifecycle from planning to closure of project
• Technical knowledge of Networking, Cloud, Data Centre Infrastructure
• Experience in designing project plans, communication plans and risk register
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Strong experience in Project Management tools (Jira/MS Project)
• Strong risk management techniques
• Familiarity with IT Frameworks such as ITIL/Agile

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 114,000 employees from 162 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs almost 10,000 people and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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