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Ports and Shipping Industry Expert

  • 8-10 Hrs/Week
  •  Remote - Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  • less than 1 month months
  • Project posted on: 9/12/2025
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Ports and Shipping Industry Expert

  • General Management/Leadership
  • Chief executives
  • Business heads
  • P&L Management

Remote - Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi / NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Pune

8-10 Hrs/Week

Less than 1 month

 9/12/2025

Assignment Details

Our client, a leading global professional services firm, is seeking seasoned experts from the Ports & Shipping industry to support a specialized leadership and P&L assessment project for mid–senior and senior management professionals.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

  • Conduct structured leadership and P&L capability assessments using industry expertise and established evaluation frameworks.
  • Assess candidates on commercial acumen, operational excellence, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and port/shipping domain knowledge.
  • Participate in virtual assessment centers, panel evaluations, and expert interviews.
  • Benchmark candidate profiles against best-in-class leaders from global maritime organizations.
  • Deliver clear, unbiased assessment summaries and recommendations within agreed timelines.

 

ENGAGEMENT REQUIRED:-

  • Short-term assignment (< 1 month).
  • Remote-first execution, with limited travel if required.
  • Requires minimum time commitment during the engagement period.
  • Collaboration with the client’s senior consultants and assessment teams.

Skills Required

  • Strong expertise in Ports & Shipping operations (terminal ops, container logistics, maritime transport).
  • Proven experience in P&L management, commercial strategy, and operational leadership.
  • Background from organizations such as Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, APSEZ, L&T, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, SCI, GE Shipping, or equivalent global players.
  • Ability to conduct leadership and competency-based assessments.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to benchmark against industry best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to deliver clear, objective assessment reports.
  • High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
  • Comfortable with remote work and short, time-bound consulting assignments.

About the Client

A British-American Professional Services Firm.

Industry

Aerospace, Defense & Ports

Experience Required:

20+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Commercial Strategy
  • Terminal Operations
  • Ports&Shipping
  • Maritime Operations
  • Operational Leadership
  • Maritime Logistics

No of open positions:

1

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