Manager - Transportation

TasksTasks

• Lead complex transformation programs across cruise, cargo, and shipbuilding clients — from strategy through hands-on implementation
• Own project delivery end-to-end: problem structuring, hypothesis-driven analysis, executive-grade output, and measurable client impact
• Become a trusted advisor to client executives on fleet performance, operations, procurement, newbuild and drydock programs, and operating-model transformation
• Drive business development — shape opportunities, develop proposals, and support pursuits from first conversation to close
• Open and deepen relationships across shipowners, operators, shipyards, and ecosystem partners
• Develop thought leadership on the trends reshaping maritime: decarbonization, digital operations, AI, shipbuilding productivity, and guest experience
• Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams through apprenticeship-based leadership
• Partner with our global ADT cluster (Europe, LATAM, APAC) to bring the full firm to North American clients
• Represent Porsche Consulting externally at industry forums, executive roundtables, and client events

QualificationsQualifications We are looking for exceptional problem solvers and business builders who combine strategic depth with a genuine passion for how ships, fleets, and yards actually run.

• Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and/or a leading maritime organization (e.g., cruise line, container/bulk/tanker carrier, or shipyard)

• Passion for operator and shipbuilding businesses — hands-on curiosity about fleets, ports, yards, and operations, not just deck-level exposure

• Deep experience in one or more maritime segments:

• Cruise & Leisure — fleet & hotel operations, guest experience, revenue management, newbuild and drydock programs

• Cargo & Shipping — network and commercial optimization, fleet productivity, procurement, terminal operations

• Shipbuilding & Maritime Manufacturing — yard productivity, program management, cost and supply-chain transformation, digital shipbuilding

• Demonstrated track record leading large-scale transformation with measurable results

• Strong commercial instinct and appetite to contribute to business development

• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfort with whitespace, ambiguity, and building from a strong but non-dominant market position

• Outstanding analytical, communication, and executive-stakeholder skills

• Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) from a renowned institution preferred

• Minimum 6–10 years of professional experience across consultancy and/or the maritime sector

• Second language fluency (German, Spanish, French, or Italian) a plus

• Strong desire to mentor and grow the next generation of consultants

At a GlanceAt a Glance

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Porsche Consulting, Inc. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), or any other non-immigrant status). Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Porsche Consulting, Inc. or an affiliated Porsche North America business may not be eligible for consideration.

What We

• Offer: A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental)
• Employee Savings Plan 401(k)
• Holidays, Sick Time & Vacation time
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Car Lease Program (Porsche Lease Program), Employee Discounts and Health Club Membership
• Porsche Discounts

Exclusive look behind the scenesExclusive look behind the scenes

About Porsche Consulting, Inc. Porsche Consulting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, guides clients toward operational excellence through a unique combination of proven strategies and comprehensive implementation. Our mission is to develop enthusiasm for change within our clients to help them realize lasting gains. As consultants we think strategically and act pragmatically. We focus on people. This is how we generate competitive success.

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