Head of Project & Transformation (HPT), TriesteClient:

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.

Location:

Trieste

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

808b9c18dab8

Job Views:

3

Posted:

22.01.2025

Expiry Date:

08.03.2025

Job Description:

Become part of HHLA PLT Italy and shape the gateway to the future with us!

The HPT is responsible for transforming the existing terminal towards the future, delivering on critical projects revolving around (1) way-of-working and project delivery, (2) digital transformation (TOS, gate, etc.), (3) operational & organizational improvement.

The HPT is the right hand of the CEO to ensure complex and cross-functional goals are met,



identifying the transformation roadmap with the Project Director Expansion and the HIG COO. The CEO and the HPT will agree on the roll-out of the transformation roadmap in line with business goals, resources, and timeline.

The HPT leads a small Terminal Development team supplemented with ad hoc resources, primarily leading through others, guiding and supporting senior management and project managers to deliver successfully. The HPT provides oversight of all transformation and development projects within the entity.

What you can expect

- Ensure the Transformation Roadmap is delivered
- Translate the high-level business goals into actionable tasks/projects
- Lead your team, guide the senior management team, support the CEO
- Regularly follow up and report-out status of critical projects
- Provide oversight of project management and content
- Liaise internally (senior management, Expansion team) and externally (public stakeholders)
- Adjust projects to changing business environment
- Comply with all safety and security rules and regulations, lead by example
- Support the department and business unit where required
- Follow the corporate authority matrix and contract compliance guidelines




- Actively identify improvement opportunities

What you bring to the table

- Good English (Italian & German are plusses)
- Experience (10+ years) leading various fields (e.g. operations, technical, IT, etc.)
- Experience (5+ years) in combined infrastructure, technology, and people industry
- Experience leading projects (> €1M, > 1 year, multiple internal/external stakeholders)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable in the boardroom and in the server room
- Process & logic-driven mentality, clear safety leadership
- Port/terminal experience is a plus

The ideal candidate has a valid EU working permit and is willing to relocate to Trieste on short notice.

HHLA PLT Italy is part of HHLA Group, with over 6,400 employees worldwide. Success means different things to different people. Therefore, we strive to make it possible for each employee to be successful in their own way and develop professionally in accordance with our corporate goals.





Does this spark your interest? Then apply for a job with us!

As an internationally active logistics company, HHLA stands for cosmopolitanism and tolerance and promotes unprejudiced cooperation. If you would like to join us in living diversity and shaping the future of HHLA PLT Italy, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.

Your contact

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

#J-18808-Ljbffr