Senior Manager, Transformation

The Company 

RightShip is the world's biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices. 

We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services. 

Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling "win-win" for business and the environment. 

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What we offer 

We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices. 

We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you're working with us.

What makes RightShip a great place to work at:

RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization.

Don't meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply Research tells us that that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement.  At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you

As a world-recognised leader in maritime digital transparency, RightShip has an exciting vision to expand its market presence and enhance safety, environmental, and social outcomes by harnessing the power of data and technology across the maritime value chain. With the recent strategic investment from Permira, a leading global private equity firm with deep expertise in scaling technology-driven businesses, RightShip is entering a new phase of accelerated growth. This partnership brings fresh capital, strategic insight, and a renewed focus on innovation — creating an opportunity for talented professionals who want to shape the next chapter of a mission-driven, PE-invested company transforming a traditional maritime industry through digital, data, and impact. 

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in executing strategic transformation initiatives, driving delivery from planning through implementation while managing risks and ensuring high-quality outcomes. This role will lead change management efforts, fostering adoption across regions, aligning stakeholders, and embedding continuous improvement to advance organisational goals.  

You'll bring exceptional stakeholder management, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex ideas clearly. The role reports to the Chief Transformation Officer, who oversees RightShip's transformation, strategy, and investment agenda. 

Major Responsibilities   

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY 

• Lead and deliver end-to-end transformation projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 
• Apply structured project management methodologies to drive execution and realise strategic objectives. 
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure seamless project delivery and sustained impact. 

CHANGE MANAGEMENT  

• Champion change initiatives to embed transformation across the organisation and realise measurable benefits.  
• Define and monitor KPIs to assess change impact, providing insights and progress updates to senior leadership. 
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and accountability, driving outcomes through influence and collaboration. 

 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment. 
• Facilitate executive discussions and decision-making, ensuring engagement throughout the transformation journey. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding alignment and commitment to shared goals. 

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes 

Experience 

~5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) at a team leader level, combined with in-house strategy and execution experience. (total 8~10 years). Demonstrated track record of driving strategic initiatives from conception through implementation. 

Strategic Skill Set 

Proven expertise in corporate strategy, operating model transformation, and growth strategy, particularly within commercial functions. Experience in the SaaS industry is highly advantageous. 

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills 

Equipped with a strong analytical toolkit encompassing structured problem solving, hypothesis-driven thinking, and comfort with financial modeling and data-driven analysis to support strategic decision-making. 

Executive Communication 

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience crafting C-suite–level materials and delivering insights that influence senior executive decisions. 

Project Leadership 

Proven ability to lead small teams, manage complex cross-functional workstreams, and drive outcomes in ambiguous or fast-changing environments. 

Stakeholder Management 

Adept at influencing and aligning diverse internal stakeholders across Finance, Product, Operations, and Commercial functions. Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations to drive consensus and results without direct authority. 

Hands-On Execution 

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action, collaborating directly with business units to implement and deliver measurable outcomes. Brings a "roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset that balances strategic vision with pragmatic execution 

Commercial & SaaS Acumen 

Deep understanding of SaaS products, recurring revenue business models, and market dynamics, with the ability to connect strategic direction to commercial growth levers. 

RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.