Deputy Director Seaport

The Deputy Director at the Miami-Dade Seaport Department (PortMiami) is a senior executive that will provide direct oversight of Capital Development, Strategy & Economic Development, and the Human Resources Divisions of PortMiami. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in facilitating collaborative work, executing commercial strategies with long-term capital growth, conducting risk assessments, and aligning organizational missions to effectively drive the Port’s long-term growth through infrastructure investment and commercial strategy.

This role demands a strong focus on growing strategic business plans while overseeing a multi-billion capital improvement program to achieve departmental objectives. The Deputy Director shall provide leadership to the Port’s cruise and cargo business development teams to align capital objectives and market demands. It is essential for the Deputy Director to provide clear strategic direction while overseeing capital planning, major development projects, and business development initiatives to enhance capacity, efficiency, and revenue generation for the department.

The Deputy Director oversees teams across Capital Development, Strategy & Economic Development, and Human Resources to foster a culture of economic growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Seaport Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal, state, or local requirements. All employees of Miami-Dade Seaport Department who work in secure unescorted access areas are required by federal law to have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card. All future Seaport security personnel must obtain a TWIC card prior to employment. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.