Technical Manager

Job Description: Lead the Technical Department, ensuring effective resource allocation,team performance, and alignment with safety-critical business priorities, ISMCode, ISPS, MLC, ISO, and TMS requirements. Oversee all aspects of technical ship management, including dry-dockings,repairs, conversions, and vessel performance in cargo, navigation, andmaintenance—ensuring operations meet safety, cost, and compliance expectations. Ensure continuous fleet compliance with Flag, Class, Port State,charterer, and customer requirements; coordinate and follow up on audits,inspections, certifications, and vetting processes. Monitor and manage vessel operating budgets across the fleet; controlcosts, address deviations, support procurement, and approve invoices to ensureefficient financial operations. Act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), contributing to ManagementReviews, performance indicator tracking, and KPI reporting aligned with strategicand operational goals. Supervise office-based vessel management teams, including Vessel Managers,Superintendents, and Coordinators, providing leadership, coaching, andperformance oversight. Collaborate with the Manning Department on senior officer recruitment,crew rotation planning, performance reviews, and onboard well-being in linewith company standards. Maintain close relationships with vessel owners, charterers, and keystakeholders, ensuring satisfaction, service transparency, and swift resolutionof operational issues. Lead and coordinate emergency response support during vessel incidents;ensure effective team readiness and participation as part of the company’sEmergency Response Team (ERT). Ensure proper integration of newly acquired vessels into the fleet,covering crew deployment, documentation, vessel certification, and operationalonboarding. Promote a strong safety culture, support QHSSE initiatives, and lead byexample to ensure continuous improvement across technical and marine operations. Drive the development, review, and implementation of internal procedures,manuals, and work instructions, ensuring ongoing compliance and processefficiency. Represent the company in owner meetings, inspections, and industryengagements; coordinate internally across departments to support integrated,high-quality fleet operations. Requirements: Educationand Qualifications: M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or equivalent; Class1 Marine Engineer background preferred. Work Experience: Higher maritime education and experience as engineer, or similar positionsas Technical Manager. Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 10 years in a shore-basedshipping company as Fleet Manager will have an advantage. Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vettingrequirements. Proven leadership skills with experience managing vessel operations andmultidisciplinary teams. Experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes. Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners,charterers, and internal departments. Job-SpecificSkills: Knowledge of quality, environmental, and safety standards and relatedlegislation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in customer management and understanding of regional maritimemarket conditions. Good people management skills.