Fleet Asset Management Director

Job Summary This leadership position provides a unique chance to influence fleet strategy, drive innovation, and promote operational excellence on a global scale. Responsibilities Lead fleet-wide asset management strategy aligned with safety, regulatory, reliability, and performance objectives. Partner with Technical Operations leadership to enhance maintenance practices and optimize long-term asset performance. Oversee core maritime systems including PMS, inventory, procurement, fuel management, and dock planning. Develop and maintain equipment criticality frameworks to support risk-based decision making. Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, including spares provisioning and inventory optimization. Drive reliability initiatives such as root cause analysis, failure trend monitoring, and continuous improvement. Standardize equipment specifications and vendor strategies to improve consistency and cost efficiency. Oversee fuel management, energy efficiency, and decarbonization programs. Collaborate with Supply Chain teams on demand forecasting, sourcing, and inventory control. Develop multi-year maintenance and CAPEX plans with cross-functional teams. Support dry dock planning, major refits, and lifecycle replacement programs. Drive process standardization across fleet and shore-side technical teams. Support fleet decisions related to vessel acquisition, new builds, and disposition. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 7–10+ years of progressive experience in maritime technical operations, fleet management, or asset management. Experience in passenger vessel operations and/or shipboard experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of maritime systems, maintenance methodologies, and regulatory/class requirements. Experience with PMS platforms, inventory/procurement systems, fuel management tools, and dry dock planning software is preferred. Background in asset lifecycle management and reliability engineering is highly desirable. Exposure to fuel efficiency and decarbonization initiatives is a plus. Familiarity with data analytics, AI, or machine learning applications is advantageous. Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. Effective project and change management capabilities. Highly organized and adaptable in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr