Global Containership Segment Lead

Global Containership Segment Lead Lloyd’s Register Location: Shanghai / China What we’re looking for This role involves building client relationships and supporting product and service development to help LR broaden its footprint in the container market. The role has a global remit to mirror and support the LR Global Containership Segment Director. What we offer you The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is values guided and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes Full-time The role Support and deputise as the figurehead of container market and technology for LR Marine and Offshore globally, echoing the strategic direction towards the sustainable growth of LR's container segment. Remain up to speed with developments in the container market (charter, freight, newbuild etc.). Pursue innovative projects and initiatives, developing robust investment cases for services and/or innovation projects that will solve specific customer needs within the container segment. Remain up to speed with technology developments in the segment, and monitor, support and shape the enhancement of the LR portfolio of services. Pursue the development of relationships with key external stakeholders within the wider container-based ocean supply chain, including yards, designers, OEMs, cargo owners, vessel owners and operators. Working with the business teams, research and prepare briefing notes for external engagements. These can range from a one-to-one meeting to attendance at events with multiple clients and also large conferences. Be responsible for the compilation of technical and business market presentations in the container segment. Support the internal and external communications and marketing teams with engagements, messaging and material. Represent Lloyd's Register within the segment at conferences, associations, forums and other key events internationally. Ensure documentation, data, information and tasks are planned, evaluated and processed in accordance with local business requirements and agreed deadlines. Review and analyse data to provide management information/statistics, including the identification and reporting of process failures, to support the overall delivery of processes. Discuss/present basic reports in a specific technical area with a technical audience/client and be able to suggest alternative solutions to satisfy technical standards. Provide technical specialist support/advice for a specific technical area to internal/external customers. Offer guidance to other employees as appropriate so they can effectively share and apply knowledge. Ensure that activities within their area of control are carried out in line with internal procedures and contractual requirements. What you bring Have a degree or diploma from a tertiary organisation recognised by LR or equivalent qualifications. Thorough understanding of the container shipping market and marine environment, covering commercial, operational and technical capacity. The skill to manage challenging and multifaceted circumstances with insight and resolve. Demonstrates a methodical approach to solving problems by breaking complex matters into structured elements, assessing trade-offs and deciding based on facts. Ability to interpret market trends, competitive dynamics and emerging risks to shape strategic direction, and identifies priority clients and growth opportunities across short- and long-term horizons. Experience of building trusted and effective relationships by developing a deep understanding of stakeholders' needs, objectives and context. Demonstrates skilled external leadership by shaping industry direction through thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and building support. Experience sharing insights through publications, presentations and industry forums, while bringing stakeholders together to shape policy, standards and emerging market priorities. Good commercial awareness. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic insight into actionable plans that enable sustainable commercial performance and competitive advantage. Works well with colleagues across the organisation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal departments to help meet common objectives. Demonstrates effective communication skills, engaging professionally and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You are someone who Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards reaching goals Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions Is ready and eager to take initiatives Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone #LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid