MaerskSealand

Project Manager

MaerskSealand$94K — $105K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in logistics or supply chain environments
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and navigating complex organizations
  • Demonstrated capability in managing multi-modal transportation operations
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service
  • Analytical skills for problem-solving and risk management
  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field (preferred)
  • Ability to work collaboratively across time zones, with advantage for additional languages such as Chinese

Responsibilities

  • Lead project logistics shipments from planning to execution and closeout
  • Act as primary point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication
  • Coordinate transportation across ocean, air, and land modalities
  • Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery and costs
  • Identify operational risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement for performance and cost efficiency
  • Mentor junior team members, promoting accountability and collaboration

Benefits

  • Access to global learning platforms and in-house training programs
  • Career growth opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage and a retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with global teams
Full Job Description
About the role:

As an MPL Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end execution of complex project logistics solutions within Maersk Project Logistics (MPL). Reporting to the Regional MPL Operations Industrial Lead, you will act as the primary point of contact for strategic customers, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time delivery across multi-modal transportation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across high-impact projects.

What We offer:
This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a truly international company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with passionate colleagues around the world, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. Through the training and support we provide and learning on the job, you will have the chance to truly take your career all the way.
  • Access to global learning platforms, in-house training, and mentorship programs to support career growth
  • Opportunity to lead complex, multi-modal logistics projects with high customer impact
  • Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plan, and paid parental leave
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across global teams and advanced logistics operations


Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end management of project logistics shipments from planning through execution and closeout
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and service delivery
  • Coordinate multi-modal transportation across ocean, air, and land operations
  • Monitor and manage KPIs including on-time delivery, cost performance, and service quality
  • Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and cost efficiency
  • Mentor and support junior team members while fostering accountability and collaboration


Who we are looking for:
We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management within logistics or supply chain environments
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate matrix organizations
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-modal logistics operations
  • Effective communicator with a strong customer-focused mindset
  • Analytical problem solver with the ability to manage risks and drive solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field (preferred)
  • Ability to collaborate across time zones; additional language skills such as Chinese are an advantage


Travel expectations: 10-25%
Salary: $94,000 - $105,000*

*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States - You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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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