UK IT Systems Team Manager

Are you an experienced IT Systems Leader with experience of Terminal Operating Systems looking to drive technology across one of the UK's most advanced logistics and port operations?

DP World London Gateway based in Stanford le Hope is seeking a UK IT Systems Team Manager to lead the systems that power our terminal operations, ensuring world-class performance, reliability, innovation and business continuity. 

About the Role:

• Responsible for the delivery, performance and continuous improvement of critical operational systems, including Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), business applications, integrations and databases.

• Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary Technical IT Systems Team including Development, BA, TOS, Database Admin

• Driving operational excellence across TOS, applications, databases and integrations

• Overseeing system enhancements, testing, commissioning and change management

• Delivering business-critical IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Building strong relationships with operational stakeholders, vendors and senior leadership

• Supporting UK-wide standardisation and collaboration between London Gateway and Southampton

Your Key Skills:

• Proven leadership experience within IT Systems, Terminal Operating Systems, Applications and Technology Operations
• ESSENTIAL Knowledge of Terminal Operating Systems (Navis experience desirable)
• Strong understanding of IT environments, system design, application architecture, and databases.
• Knowledge of software development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and source control.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations and databases
• Experience managing technical teams across multiple disciplines
• Background in logistics, maritime, industrial, manufacturing or operational environments
• Strong stakeholder management, project delivery and problem-solving capabilities

Requirements for applicants: 

• Must meet the medical fitness requirements for the role 
• Must not have any unspent criminal convictions (DBS checks are carried out)

N.B We are interested in receiving applications from anyone with the relevant experience above who may be looking to relocate to the UK

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

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 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

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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