Senior Manager - Planning, Quality, and Reliability

About the Role

DP World Jeddah is actively searching for a seasoned Senior Manager to oversee maintenance planning, quality assurance, and reliability for their terminal operations. This strategic leadership position focuses on enhancing asset performance by boosting equipment dependability and availability, while also reinforcing maintenance processes and adhering strictly to quality, engineering, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct planning, scheduling, and quality control of maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational productivity.
• Design and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including root cause analyses and initiatives to prevent equipment failures.
• Oversee the management of OPEX and CAPEX budgets annually, track spending, and identify cost-saving potentials.
• Define, monitor, and enhance technical KPIs, reliability indicators, and maintenance performance dashboards.
• Promote and implement methodologies such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM).
• Manage maintenance workflows efficiently through IBM Maximo or comparable CMMS platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering protocols, quality systems, maintenance standards, and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and nurture the engineering and maintenance workforce to elevate technical skills and overall team performance.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, HSE, Global Engineering teams, OEMs, and suppliers to boost asset lifecycle and maintenance quality.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in technical planning, maintenance, or reliability sectors involving heavy equipment, with minimum 2 years in leadership roles.
• Experience working in container, bulk, or general cargo terminal settings or similar asset-heavy industrial environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, reliability engineering, and quality control systems.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo, EAMS, or comparable maintenance management systems, including work order processing and reporting.
• Proficient with RCM, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), predictive, and condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Strong skills in financial oversight, including managing operating and capital budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CMRP, CRL, CMM, or equivalent quality management credentials are highly favored.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about advancing maintenance planning and asset reliability in a fast-paced terminal environment and ready to lead continuous improvements that impact operational effectiveness, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role at DP World Jeddah.