Senior Manager – World of Ports Marine Data

About the role

Lead the World of Ports (WOP) marine data and operational delivery function for Inchcape Shipping Services. You will act as the senior maritime subject‑matter expert, bridging global teams, product, technology and customers to ensure high‑quality port and vessel intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed marine data operations team, setting performance and quality standards.
• Own marine‑data governance, validation rules and quality controls to guarantee operational credibility.
• Engage directly with shipowners, operators, charterers, terminals and ports to translate operational needs into product requirements.
• Partner with Product, Technology and Data teams to define specifications, acceptance criteria and priorities for maritime datasets and APIs.
• Manage multiple workstreams, balancing delivery milestones, customer priorities and strategic objectives.

Required profile

• 10+ years of senior maritime experience, preferably with sea‑going officer background (Master, Chief Engineer, etc.).
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary, dispersed teams with measurable improvements in capability and productivity.
• Strong marine assurance and operational risk mindset, able to assess reliability of maritime information.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with shipowners, operators, ports and internal senior management.