As a Client Program Manager, you will play a strategic role at the heart of the account team, connecting customer strategy, commercial objectives, and operational execution. You will lead customer programs end-to-end, driving performance, value creation, and continuous improvement across complex global supply chains. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will translate business needs into actionable plans, optimize operations, lead business reviews, and identify opportunities for growth and supply chain transformation. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, supply chain expertise, and a passion for delivering measurable value to both the customer and Maersk.
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We are looking for aClient Program Manager (CPM) to take ownership of a strategic Nordic account Wärtsilä.
This is a strategic, customer-facing role at the core of the account team. As CPM, you will connectcustomer strategy, commercial direction, and operational execution, ensuring that commitments are delivered while continuously improving the customer’s supply chain.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end program, driving performance, coordinating across functions, and identifying opportunities to create long-term value for both the customer and Maersk.
Key responsibilities
Program leadership & account alignment
- Own the program plan and support account planningin close collaboration with the Global Account Manager
- Translate customer needs into clear priorities, roadmap, and execution plans
- Ensure alignment across the Account Team and drive consistent direction
- Lead strategic and operational review sessions with the customer
Value creation & supply chain optimization
Performance management
- Define, monitor, and improve KPIs and performance metrics
- Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews
- Ensure transparency on performance and drivecorrective actions where needed
- Work closely with Customer Experience teams to ensure delivery quality
Cross-functional coordination
- Act as thecentral coordination point across Sales, CX, Operations, and other stakeholders
- Drive alignment across global teams and geographies
- Ensure clear ownership, governance, and follow-through
- Manage complex topics and escalations to resolution
Customer engagement
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders
- Bring a holistic, end-to-end supply chain perspective into customer discussions
- Contribute to commercial conversations with operational and performance insights
- Support long-term customer retention and growth
You will be accountable for
- Overall program performance and development
- Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
- Delivery and realization of value creation initiatives
- Driving operational excellence and standardisation
- Alignment between customer expectations and internal execution
We’re looking for
- Strong strategic mindset with ability to execute
- Experience insupply chain, logistics, or complex customer operations
- Ability to understand and optimise end-to-end supply chains
- Strong stakeholder management across functions and levels
- Confidence to challenge, influence, and drive change
- Structured, analytical, and performance-driven
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Language skills
- Fluent English required
- Finnish and/or Swedish is considered a strong advantage
Additional information
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact the hiring managerVeera Ilvonen.
Selection is ongoing – we look forward to your application!
Kindly note that we cannot accept applications sent via email.
