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Lead the Future of Marine Personnel Management
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is seeking an experienced and agile General Manager to lead it's Marine Personnel business operations in India. This is a strategic leadership role with full responsibility for business performance, client relationships, seafarer workforce management, operational excellence, quality compliance, and sustainable growth.
Reporting directly to the Global Head of Marine Personnel, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our crewing and marine personnel operations while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Lead and manage all Marine Personnel operations in India.
Financial & Commercial Management
Assume full Profit & Loss (P&L;) responsibility for Marine Personnel India.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance.
Ensure effective cost control and efficient resource management.
Negotiate commercial contracts and support client budgeting processes.
Quality, Compliance & Governance
Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of the WSM Quality Management System in accordance with GIMS and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
Promote ethical conduct, governance, and adherence to company policies.
People Leadership - Office Personnel
Build and develop a high-performing management team.
Lead performance management, succession planning, employee development, and talent retention initiatives.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
Drive employee engagement and leadership development across the organization.




Marine Personnel & Seafarer Management
Oversee recruitment and deployment of qualified seafarers in line with client requirements.
Develop and maintain a sustainable pool of marine talent.
Achievement of Annual Manning KPIs and Global AOP objectives.
Strong financial performance and budget compliance.
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality and compliance systems.
Sustainable growth of the Marine Personnel business in India.
Qualifications & Experience
Master Mariner with a minimum of one year of experience as Master on a seagoing vessel; Class I (Steam/Motor) Certificate of Competency with a minimum of one year experience as Chief Engineer on a seagoing vessel; Minimum four years of seagoing experience as an officer with proven management capability and at least one year of superintendent training/experience; Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (or equivalent maritime qualification) with proven management capability and at least one year of superintendent training/experience.
Senior officer experience or equivalent managerial experience within the crewing or marine personnel industry.
Strong leadership, business management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Experience
Minimum two years' experience in a managerial position within Wilhelmsen or a similar maritime organization.
Experience leading large teams and managing client relationships in a marine personnel environment.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Commercial Acumen
Quality & Compliance Orientation
Stakeholder Management
At Wilhelmsen, you will join a global maritime organization with a proud heritage and a forward-looking vision. Ready to make an impact Apply now and help shape the future of marine personnel management in India.

📌 General Manager - Full Time. (Mumbai)
🏢 Wilhelmsen Ship Management
📍 Mumbai