Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager, Fleet Investment & Technology (Global HQ)

About the role

This Global HQ position leads medium- to long-term fleet development plans and global vessel procurement. It covers newbuilding ordering strategies, negotiations with major shipyards (primarily in China), and the financial analysis behind proposed vessel investments.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate, evaluate and execute medium- to long-term fleet development plans, coordinating strategies with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop newbuilding ordering strategies and lead global vessel procurement
• Negotiate with global shipyards, mainly in China, and build and maintain strategic partnerships with major shipbuilders
• Perform financial modeling, profitability assessments and feasibility analyses for vessel investments
• Track shipbuilding trends and commercial terms so projects meet objectives, budgets and timelines
• Ensure on-time delivery of new built vessels with stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Business, Maritime Studies or related fields
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in a shipping company, shipowner or shipping brokerage
• Proven track record in vessel procurement and Sale & Purchase (S&P)
• Exceptional negotiation skills and fluent business-level English and Mandarin/Chinese

Required skills

• Basic financial analysis and profitability modeling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint