Port Director_

East Boston

Port Director

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Port Director

Location

East Boston, MA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2024-00173

Department

Maritime

Division

Maritime Administration

Opening Date

06/24/2024

+ Description

+ Benefits

ABOUT US

Whether by land, sea or air, the Massachusetts Port Authority is New England’s gateway to the world. Massport’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of New England residents and provide safe, secure, and efficient travel. Massport strives to be a great partner and collaborator, treating colleagues and customers with respect, embracing diversity and minimizing the impact of transportation services on our neighbors and the environment.

Massport employs about 1,100 people. Its facilities, Boston Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston’s containerized cargo, cruise and autoport terminals, L.G. Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport, and real estate portfolio in South Boston and East Boston, generate $22 billion in annual economic impact and support more than 100,000 direct jobs.

About the Port of Boston

Cargo: The Port of Boston is an economic engine fueling the New England regional economy and Conley Terminal is New England’s only full-service container terminal, connecting more than 2,500 businesses to the world, with services to Asia, North Europe and South America. With $850 million in infrastructure upgrades, including a deepened Boston Harbor, ample berth capacity and new ship-to-shore cranes, the Port of Boston can serve 12,000 – 15,000 TEU vessels. As the owner and operator of Conley Terminal, Massport provides a unique value proposition that includes a strong relationship with the ILA and a keen focus on delivering customer satisfaction.

Cruise: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) opened in 1986 and welcomed 13 cruise ships and 11,723 passengers in its first season. This season, Massport expects to welcome 25 different cruise brands, 8 homeported ships, and nearly 170 vessels offering memorable getaways conveniently out of Boston to Bermuda, the Canada/New England coastline, and select sailings to Europe, the Caribbean, and Iceland/Greenland.

ABOUT YOU

Reporting to the CEO, the Port Director leads and directs all business planning, strategic initiatives, business development, marketing, financial management, and the safety and security and day-to-day oversight of Massport’s Maritime Division. Drives major projects and complex coordination of key stakeholders to advance the Authority’s short and long-term goals, objectives and the Maritime mission.

The Port Director’s primary accountabilities include:

+ Strategic Leadership of the Maritime Division

+ Advising Massport’s Board and CEO/Executive Director

+ Business Development Efforts

+ Financial Management and Analysis

+ General Administration and Management

+ Safety and Security

+ Strategic Staff Management

+ External Stakeholder Engagement

The Port Director currently has four direct reports including:

+ Chief Administrative Officer, Maritime

+ Director, Maritime Security

+ Deputy Port Director, Operations

+ Executive Assistant

WHAT YOU OFFER

Required Qualifications & Experience: Ten to fifteen years’ executive level experience in business administration or management in either private sector marine transportation or in a port authority environment. Demonstrated skills in budget administration or management required. Previous senior level managerial experience in the port industry with demonstrated skills leading professional level teams is required. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without restrictions is required.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Shey-Harding Executive Search: Attn: Jeff Dvonch, [email protected] ([email protected]) ; www.shey-harding.com; (562) 252-8516. The initial close date for the search is Friday, August 2, 2024. Massport reserves the right to accept additional submissions after the closing date.

Comprehensive job description is available upon request.

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.

Work/life balance

Supporting the people and businesses of New England

A supportive and inclusive culture

Achieving results and having positive impact

Opportunities for growth

Being good neighbors in the communities we serve

Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment

Protecting the environment

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits. R elocation assistance will be provided for the ideal candidate.

*Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages. (assport.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/HR-Benefits-One-Sheet.pdf)

We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goods--connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible work arrangements

• Vacation time, sick time, personal days

• 12 Holidays per year

• Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match

• SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning

• Discounted MBTA passes

• Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans

• Professional development programs

• Mentorship program

• Adoption assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Employee assistance program

• Employee recognition programs

• Employee resource groups

• Flexible spending accounts

• Wellness programs

• Community engagement

• Volunteer opportunities

• On-site employee parking

• Bike racks

• Electric car charging stations

• Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers

*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.

For more information, please visit www.massport.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.

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Agency

Massachusetts Port Authority

Address

One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128-2909

Phone

617-568-3900

Website

assport.com

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