MaerskSealand

Operations Technology Manager

MaerskSealand$120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
  • Strong expertise in Operations Technology including Terminal Operating Systems, PLC/SCADA, and industrial networks.
  • Proven project management experience in complex technology environments like container terminals.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in dynamic settings.
  • Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills with a focus on organizational change.
  • English proficiency and a valid TWIC card are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end deployment of Operations Technology products safely and within budget.
  • Manage and develop a team while coordinating suppliers and project teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through problem-solving and process validation.
  • Oversee planning, integration, testing, and support for technology deployments.
  • Manage risks and ensure integrity and performance reporting of deployments.
  • Ensure operational readiness through local training and capability building.
  • Maintain support and management for deployed systems, including inventory and preventive maintenance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative international environment.
  • Hands-on involvement in transformative projects in terminal modernization.
  • Engagement with advanced technology solutions that enhance operational performance.
  • Contribution to initiatives that improve safety and business value.
  • A strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
  • Lead the deployment of advanced Operations Technology solutions that support terminal modernization and operational excellence.
  • Work closely with global teams, suppliers, and local stakeholders across a highly collaborative international environment.
  • Build expertise through hands-on involvement in large-scale technology deployments from roadmap creation through stable operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence terminal performance, safety, and long-term business value.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end deployment of Operations Technology products, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
  • Manage and develop a team of Operations Technology specialists while coordinating suppliers, project teams, and terminal stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement through daily management routines, standard work, problem-solving activities, process confirmation, and kaizen initiatives.
  • Oversee deployment planning, integration, testing, commissioning, go-live support, and transition to stable operations.
  • Manage deployment risks, product integrity, performance reporting, stakeholder communication, and escalation processes.
  • Ensure operational readiness through capability building, knowledge transfer, change management, and local product adoption.
  • Maintain operational support, inventory control, spare parts management, preventive maintenance plans, and system performance monitoring for deployed OT solutions.


What We Are Looking For:
  • Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset-curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
  • Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Strong Operations Technology expertise, including Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Equipment Control Systems, PLC/SCADA, industrial networks, API/middleware integration, OPC UA, 5G wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and FAT/SAT/UAT testing.
  • Proven project management experience, preferably within container terminals, ports, industrial operations, or similar complex technology environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMPs), manage competing priorities, and deliver deployment outcomes in dynamic operational settings.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and people leadership skills, with the ability to work autonomously and drive organizational change.
  • English proficiency and a valid TWIC card are required.


Location: Mobile, AL
Salary: $120,000

About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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