Sr. Director of Projects

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

Crane Worldwide Logistics operational specialists are highly skilled in assessing the packing, lifting, transportation and securing requirements for your most challenging oversized and out of gauge cargo movements. Project Logistics problems - solved

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Director – Northern Europe is responsible for leading the commercial development, operational execution, and financial performance of the Industrial Projects business across the region.

This role carries regional commercial and operational responsibility and is focused on developing scalable project logistics solutions, delivering complex and high-value cargo movements including heavy-lift, breakbulk, and out-of-gauge shipments.

The successful candidate will support growth across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, renewables, and engineering projects, while helping to build a collaborative, high-performing team environment and ensuring consistent delivery standards across the region.

The role may be performed from a home office or office-based environment, depending on business and operational requirements, with occasional regional and international travel as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Support and execute the regional Industrial Projects strategy aligned with broader business objectives
• Identify, develop, and secure project logistics opportunities with industrial clients, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders
• Support RFQs, tenders, and solution-based commercial proposals for complex logistics projects
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline across target sectors including energy, infrastructure, renewables, and industrial manufacturing
• Develop strategic relationships and support regional market growth initiatives

Project Solution Design & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the development of end-to-end project logistics solutions, including multimodal transportation strategies
• Support technical feasibility reviews including route assessments, transport planning, and operational risk evaluation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers on lifting, transportation, and installation planning where required
• Review technical and commercial proposals to ensure operational and commercial viability

Operational Execution & Delivery

Oversee execution of complex project cargo movements, including:

• Heavy-lift and oversized cargo
• Breakbulk and charter shipments
• Time-critical and milestone-driven deliveries
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in line with customer expectations
• Coordinate with subcontractors, carriers, and specialist logistics provider
• Promote operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards

Financial & P&L Management

• Own full regional P&L, including revenue growth and margin performance
• Support regional revenue growth and profitability objectives
• Develop pricing models and commercial solutions for complex projects
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, and project cost control
• Support procurement activities and vendor management to ensure commercial effectiveness

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a senior contact for customers, project stakeholders, and strategic partners
• Build and maintain strong long-term business relationships
• Coordinate with relevant authorities, regulatory bodies, and logistics partners as required
• Represent the business in customer meetings, commercial discussions, and industry events