Director of IT - HR and Collaboration Systems

As Director IT – HR and Collaboration Information Systems, you will be at the forefront of shaping Hapag-Lloyd’s digital employee experience. This strategic leadership role is responsible for continuously evolving our HR technology landscape, driving innovation on the Oracle HCM platform (MYPORT), and leading the transformation of our digital workplace through modern collaboration tools enabling a future-ready, AI-enhanced workplace. You will serve as a visionary partner to HR and business stakeholders, enabling scalable, user-centric solutions that foster engagement, productivity, and global alignment.

• Lead the strategic evolution of MYPORT (Oracle HCM SaaS), transitioning from deployment to continuous innovation and capability expansion
• Drive global HR process harmonization, automation, and employee experience improvements through scalable digital solutions.
• Drive the adoption and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including Agentic AI, into HR and collaboration systems to enhance automation, decision-making, and employee experience.
• Establish and maintain a robust operating model for HR systems including MYPORT, Cornerstone LMS, and Camunda Workflow Platform.
• Shape the digital workplace strategy by enhancing collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, and M365 Copilot.
• Develop and execute adoption strategies for collaboration tools to support hybrid work and digital engagement.
• Serve as the primary IT liaison for HR Business Partners, Academy and Communication teams, aligning technology strategy with business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and platform partnerships to ensure service excellence and innovation.
• Lead and develop international teams across IT locations, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous learning.
• Own the budget and lifecycle management for HR and collaboration systems, ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery.

Strategic Focus Areas:

• Digital Employee Experience
• HR Technology Innovation
• Collaboration and Hybrid Work Enablement
• Adoption and integration of AI technologies in HR and collaboration systems
• Platform-centric IT Strategy
• Leadership Development and Team Empowerment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in international IT environments.
• 10+ years of experience in IT project delivery and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record as Product Owner or Cluster Manager in HR or collaboration domains.
• Deep expertise in Oracle HCM and Microsoft collaboration ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and digital transformation practices.
• Knowledge of AI techniques, including machine learning, natural language processing, and emerging Agentic AI models.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Fluent English. 

Leadership Attributes:

• Visionary mindset with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term value creation.
• Empathetic leader who fosters trust, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Change agent with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

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We offer:

• Private medical care (Medicover)
• Gym card (Multisport)
• Attractive annual bonus up to 22,5% (depending on company performance results)
• Group life insurance and employee capital plan (PPK)
• Cafeteria benefit system (cinema tickets, vouchers etc.)
• Focus on healthy lifestyle (fruit days, bike competitions, football training)
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Modern and well-connected office (Alchemia complex in Gdańsk Oliwa)
• Relocation support (financial support, covering immigration process and polish-language lessons for non-Polish citizens)
• Internal learning management system
• Development budget (sharing the costs of certifications and conferences/ IT events)
• Flexible working hours and home office possibility (hybrid work model)
  

About Us With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.