Head of Lean & Business Transformation Strategy
Location: Bahrain
Job Level: JL5
Company: APM Terminals Bahrain
About APM Terminals Bahrain
APM Terminals is a global port and terminal operator and part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, helping keep global trade moving through safe, reliable and efficient terminal operations.
APM Terminals Bahrain operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), a key maritime and logistics gateway for the Kingdom of Bahrain. As we continue our transformation and growth journey, we are looking for a Head of Lean & Business Transformation Strategy to help shape and deliver our strategic priorities, including the KBSP 2030 Growth Strategy.
About the Role
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving Lean, continuous improvement and business transformation across APM Terminals Bahrain.
Working closely with the Managing Director, Bahrain leadership team and regional stakeholders, you will translate strategy into execution, strengthen our Lean culture and help embed sustainable ways of working across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Lean and business transformation agenda across APM Terminals Bahrain.
- Drive implementation of APM Terminals' Way of Working, including process standardization, Lean practices, Kaizens and capability building.
- Coordinate and drive initiatives supporting the KBSP 2030 Growth Strategy and annual business project plan.
- Coach and influence leaders to embed continuous improvement and sustainable behavioral change.
- Track strategic initiatives, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely decision-making.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and structured problem solving across the terminal.
- Lead and develop the Lean & Business Transformation team.
- Provide leadership with clear visibility on progress, business impact, risks and key priorities.
What We're Looking For
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, business transformation, strategy, operational excellence or similar roles.
- Strong experience in program management, Lean or continuous improvement deployment.
- Experience working with and influencing senior leaders and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong change management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into practical implementation and measurable results.
- Experience in ports, terminals, logistics, infrastructure or complex operational environments would be an advantage.
- Middle East experience and exposure to public-private stakeholder environments would be beneficial.
- Project management and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Strong communication, facilitation and executive-level PowerPoint/storytelling skills.
Join Us
This is an opportunity to play a central role in APM Terminals Bahrain's transformation and future growth, working closely with senior leadership to strengthen operational excellence, build organizational capability and help deliver the ambitions of KBSP 2030.
