MaerskSealand

Project IT Manager

MaerskSealand • $110K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ICT or modernisation project environments, preferably in transport, logistics, or shipping
  • Proven project management skills with an emphasis on schedules, budgets, risks, and vendor management
  • Strong understanding of ICT and industrial technology, especially in port equipment and operational systems
  • Bachelor's in Information Systems Management or related field; Master's degree/MBA preferred
  • Fluency in written and verbal English and German, with strong stakeholder influence and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, emphasizing customer-first ethos and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the project ICT team, focusing on talent recruitment and professional development
  • Create and manage the technology delivery plan in alignment with project schedules and governance
  • Direct the planning, procurement, and deployment of ICT assets and integrated systems
  • Define IT/OT setup per shareholder standards and local regulations
  • Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring accountability for outcomes and safety
  • Coordinate with various teams for integration testing and operational readiness
  • Handle scope changes, risks, quality assurance, and the smooth handover of technology systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Collaborative multicultural work environment
  • Participation in cutting-edge technology projects
  • Focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
  • Access to global network of professionals in shipping and logistics
Full Job Description
APM Terminals

Project IT Manager – North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven Transformation


Lead the technology scope of a major terminal transformation, covering IT, operational technology, communications and modernisation systems.


Work with multidisciplinary teams, global functions, specialist vendors and terminal stakeholders in an international environment.


Apply technologies including cloud, IoT, AI and APIs to help create efficient, connected and future-ready operations.


Build and develop the project ICT delivery team and support the transition to the future operational organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build the project and future operational ICT organisation, recruiting, coaching and leading skilled professionals.
  • Create and manage an integrated technology delivery plan aligned with the wider project schedule, budget, milestones and governance requirements.
  • Lead the end-to-end planning, procurement, execution, deployment and delivery of physical ICT assets, software and integrated IT/OT systems.
  • Define the final IT/OT set-up in line with shareholder standards, local business requirements, applicable laws and the approved business case.
  • Manage ICT contractors, consultants, suppliers and vendors, ensuring clear accountability for quality, progress, safety and delivery.
  • Coordinate critical interfaces with civil, equipment, electrical, business integration and headquarters teams, ensuring requirements are ready for integration testing, commissioning and operational go-live.
  • Oversee scope changes, risks, quality assurance, testing, commissioning, cybersecurity, compliance and the successful handover of technology assets and systems to terminal operations.

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.
  • Bring at least 10 years of experience in an ICT or modernisation project environment, preferably within transport, logistics, shipping or another real-time operational setting.
  • Demonstrate relevant project management and project controls experience, including the ability to manage schedules, budgets, changes, risks, vendors and complex technical interfaces.
  • Apply a strong understanding of ICT and industrial technology, including port equipment, modernised systems, controls or comparable industrial infrastructure architecture.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management or a similar discipline, or a master’s degree or MBA in science, IT management or a related field.
  • Communicate clearly in written and spoken English and German, influence stakeholders effectively, and work collaboratively across cultures in a multidisciplinary environment.

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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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