Future Shipping Team Commercialization Director (M/F)

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Joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore means becoming part of a key player in maritime classification, certification, and technical services.

With decades of expertise, we support innovation and transformation across the sector by ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of ships, offshore infrastructures, and maritime equipment. Our mission? To contribute to a safer and more sustainable maritime world by providing our technical expertise and commitment to our clients and partners worldwide.

Join a Global Leader in Maritime Innovation

At Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, we support the transformation of the maritime industry by helping our clients address the challenges of decarbonization, alternative fuels, cybersecurity, digitalization, and emerging technologies. As part of our growth ambitions and Future Shipping strategy, we are looking for a Future Shipping Team Commercialization Director who can transform our technical expertise into high-value commercial offerings that drive sustainable growth. This strategic position combines commercial leadership, maritime expertise, and new service development within a rapidly evolving market.

Your Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Commercial Department, you will be responsible for transforming Future Shipping expertise into high-value services and growth opportunities for Bureau Veritas.

Develop and Structure the Future Shipping Portfolio

• Define and lead service offerings related to decarbonization, alternative fuels, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and other high-value services.

• Structure market-ready offerings with appropriate delivery models, value propositions, and governance frameworks.

Accelerate Business Development

• Identify growth opportunities arising from regulatory, technological, and market developments.

• Support commercial teams and technical experts in converting opportunities into high-value projects.

• Develop targeted commercial approaches toward key stakeholders across the maritime and offshore sectors.

Lead an International Network of Experts

• Coordinate Future Shipping hubs across Europe, China, and Singapore.

• Foster collaboration between technical, commercial, and regional teams to ensure a consistent and effective approach.

Drive Performance and Value Creation

• Monitor key performance indicators related to commercial pipeline, revenue generation, profitability, and opportunity conversion.

• Establish governance mechanisms that ensure service quality, project efficiency, and value creation for clients and Bureau Veritas.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, or a related field.

• Significant experience within an international maritime, offshore, or energy environment.

• Proven experience in business development, service portfolio management, or the leadership of high-value activities.

Industry Expertise

• Strong understanding of the key transformation challenges facing the maritime sector, including decarbonization, alternative fuels, technological innovation, and regulatory developments.

• Ability to transform technical expertise into structured service offerings that address market and client needs.

• Understanding of classification, compliance, and risk management challenges within the maritime industry.

Leadership & Business Development

• Proven experience leading activities within an international and matrix organization.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior-level decision makers.

• Strong results-driven mindset with a focus on commercial growth and performance.

• Ability to bring together multidisciplinary teams around shared objectives.

Personal Qualities You demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, and influencing skills. Your strategic vision, analytical mindset, and customer focus enable you to transform market opportunities into high-value solutions. Autonomous and pragmatic, you thrive in complex international environments and drive initiatives through to successful outcomes.

Languages

• Fluent English is essential.

• You are comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.

Why Join Bureau Veritas?

By joining our teams, you will contribute to a wide range of international, stimulating, and high-impact projects at the heart of the maritime industry's strategic challenges. We support our employees throughout their careers through technical training and continuous professional development, helping them stay at the forefront of emerging technologies. We believe diversity is a strength and are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can fully contribute to our collective success. We promote gender equality and support the recruitment, integration, and long-term employment of people with disabilities.

Ready to take on exciting challenges? Join us to shape a better maritime world!