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Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Project Manager

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeYokohama, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in port operations, infrastructure projects, or terminal management is required.
  • Broad shipping knowledge is required, including liner trade, shipping-line operations and commercial activities, and shipping documentation.
  • Strong project management skills are required.
  • Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills in English are required.
  • Experience in concession negotiations and stakeholder engagement is required.
  • Exposure to asset management and operational optimization is required.
  • Strategic thinking and financial acumen, including budgeting and profit-and-loss management, are required.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices and decarbonization initiatives is required.
  • The ability to lead cross-functional teams and act as deputy CEO when required is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategies and negotiations to secure terminal concession renewal and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with the asset management company to optimize asset lifecycle planning and deliver the Yokohama asset-management strategy.
  • Support projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, and service quality across terminal operations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Manage project-related budgets, profit and loss, and balance-sheet responsibilities, ensuring cost control and responsible investment; collaborate closely with the CFO on financial matters.
  • Work with the CEO and CFO to plan and prepare capital-expenditure proposals, including equipment replacement plans.
  • Support senior leadership in decision-making and act as deputy CEO when required.
  • Manage project initiatives relating to APMT Yokohama, including investment proposals for equipment and facilities, yard expansion, deregulation, capacity optimization, and decarbonization through equipment electrification.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or equivalent degree is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Japanese waterfront industry is preferred.
  • Japanese-language ability is an advantage.

About the Company

Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904

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