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 Job Title
 
 : Fleet Upgrade Project Manager
 
 
 
 Reports To
 
 :
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Retrofits Project
 
 &ndash; Fleet Upgrade Manager
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Dry Dock Project
 
 &ndash; Dry Dock Director
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Overview of the Role
 
 :
 
 
 The Fleet Upgrade Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing technical upgrade projects for a fleet of ships. This includes
 
 retrofits
 
 (modifying or upgrading ship systems) and
 
 dry dock projects
 
 (major maintenance and repair work when the ship is docked).
 
 
 The role requires
 
 technical expertise
 
 ,
 
 project management skills
 
 , and strong coordination with various internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, shipyards, and fleet teams.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 :
 
 
 
 1. Retrofits Projects
 
 
 
 These are technical upgrades done while the ship is operational or in limited docking.
 
 
 
 Project Coordination:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own specific retrofit projects end-to-end.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with ship crew, engineers, agents, shipyards, and engineering firms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan the project timeline (engineering, logistics, installation, commissioning).
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate daily with internal teams (planner, PMO, document controller, logistics).
 </li>
 <li>
 Track budgets and ensure proper handover to the fleet once the project is complete.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Execution:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage objectives, review proposals, and bids from contractors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define technical specs, ensure design and engineering is done.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee installation on board (either at sea or in shipyard).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solve engineering problems as they arise.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2. Dry Dock Projects
 
 
 
 These are scheduled periods where the ship is taken out of water for heavy maintenance or installations.
 
 
 
 Planning:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Schedule docking and create dry dock specifications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define project scope, budget, and issue necessary documentation (DAI).
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor engineering and procurement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize the project kick-off with all stakeholders.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Execution:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor repair, retrofit, and new installation progress in dry dock.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure quality and address deviations or issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage project spending and approve invoices.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Close-out and Handover:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Evaluate the shipyard and suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform formal handover and compile final reports and documentation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 :
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or be a certified Chief Engineer (C/E) or Second Engineer (2/E).
 </li>
 <li>
 Good understanding of the shipping industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in English and MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience &amp; Attributes
 
 :
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Experience
 
 : 2+ years in the shipping industry preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Skills
 
 :
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong project management and organizational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage budgets and timelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working across departments and with external partners (yards, vendors, etc.).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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