Launch Operations Lead (Contract Logistics)

DP World
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business OperationsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement","Risk management"]

Lead end-to-end operational launches for new customer contract logistics implementations and large-scale transformations across Europe. Own operational readiness from design and build through deployment, stabilisation, and BAU handover. Manage and develop a team of Launch Leads and Operations Launch Specialists while partnering with customers and cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Engineering, Commercial) to deliver safe, on-time, budget-compliant go-lives. Drive continuous improvement, risk/budget management, and warehouse automation/WMS readiness, including UAT and commissioning activities.

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Launch Operations Lead (Contract Logistics)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end operational launches for new customer contract logistics implementations and large-scale transformations across Europe. Own operational readiness from design and build through deployment, stabilisation, and BAU handover. Manage and develop a team of Launch Leads and Operations Launch Specialists while partnering with customers and cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Engineering, Commercial) to deliver safe, on-time, budget-compliant go-lives. Drive continuous improvement, risk/budget management, and warehouse automation/WMS readiness, including UAT and commissioning activities.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end operational launches for new customer implementations and business transformations.
  • •Manage operational readiness across project phases from design/build through deployment, stabilisation, and BAU handover.
  • •Lead and develop a team of Launch Leads and Operations Launch Specialists.
  • •Partner with customers and cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Engineering, Commercial) to deliver seamless implementations.
  • •Lead systems implementation, UAT, operational go-live readiness, and manage risks, budgets, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven operational leadership delivering complex logistics/contract logistics implementations and leading high-performing teams.
  • •Strong track record delivering large-scale operational launches, start-ups, or transformation programmes.
  • •Extensive leadership experience in contract logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
  • •Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, WMS, automation, and supply chain processes.
  • •Experience managing cross-functional projects and engaging senior customer stakeholders.
Experience:LogisticsContract logisticsWarehousingSupply chainAutomation
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementContinuous improvementRisk management
Tech Stack:WMSUATFATSATCommissioning

Company Brief

DP World
Global ports, terminals and logistics provider offering end-to-end supply‑chain, maritime services, freezones and technology-driven trade solutions across ports, inland terminals, logistics parks and digital platforms.
Industry: Ports & Port Operators
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005
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