Fleet Asset Management Director

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.

 

Pandologic. Keywords: Director of Asset Management, Location: Seattle, WA - 98104 , PL: 603380967