Full-Time
Engineering Director
Fleet
Posted on 1/28/2026
Maersk
10,001+ employees
Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- 16-20 years overall experience
- minimum 3-5 years’ experience in managing “Leaders of People”
- extensively worked in Product Development
- driving Engineering excellence at scale
- Set the technical standards for the teams according to guardrails given by the Platform Technology Leader and or Enterprise Architecture team
- Ensure all Products/Services are built in alignment with Maersk Integration Platform architecture tenets and is optimized for speed, scalability, and reusability
- Focus on identifying synergies with other platform technology teams, avoiding duplication of tech efforts, and promoting reuse.
- Drive agile and product management principles, platform operating model ways of working
- Leading lean thinking across teams, focusing on removal of waste in process and handoff points across the lifecycle
- Owner of objectives key results/performance indicator framework and metrics reporting; reporting on team effectiveness (e.g., time to value, release cadence, availability, NPS)
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers and opportunities within the business
- Invest, build, and retain highly engaged, diverse and high performing engineering team.
- Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Responsible for delivering Fleet Platform Products, Chartering vessel management, Bunker Efficiency for TC Fleet, Energy efficiency, Shipmanager, Compass and Star Connect to support the digitization journey of Fleet, Safety and Chartering business.
- Hire and develop high quality engineering leaders while strengthening morale and cohesion across the teams
- Ensure product architecture and implementation is maintainable and scalable to accommodate future development
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers and opportunities within the business
- Handle priorities and clearly communicate expectations to department heads and the executive team
- Provide comprehensive leadership collaborating with a variety of team members including working cross-functionally with the broader technology team at Maersk to drive common platforms and new services
- Collaborate with other Engineering Directors on interdependencies and best-practices
- Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Proven background working in organizations that have adopted agile and product management principles in a globally distributed team set up
- Led/actively participated, setting architecture direction for products with focus on observability, security, and scalability
- Expertise in building Cloud Native applications in .NET/Java Tech Stack leveraging microservices based architecture
- Good understanding of CI/CD principles focused on test automation, Devops culture and inclination to adopt Open-Source tech
- Good understanding of Distributed systems, i.e., Distributed computing and exposure to headfirst engineering, design thinking
- A strong passion for adopting and introducing standard, automated and repeatable processes to improve operational efficiencies, applications/system uptime and reduce total cost of ownership
- Led teams through fast paced development cycles; committed to automation, agile, lean-startup, continuous delivery approach
- Able to work across organizational boundaries and matrixed reporting structures
- Ability to fully understand business goals and metrics, turn data into insights, and translate requirements into actionable analysis
- Able to present and communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by excellent written and oral communication
- Exhibit a strong work ethic and technical thought-leadership
- Inspiring and approachable as a leader; Ability to motivate and inspire team to overcome challenges and focus on problem-solving
- Create an environment where people can realize their full potential
- Be humble and lead with open, candid relationships
- Proven expertise in building high performing teams
- Passion for engaging and developing talent; attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals with a compelling, unifying vision that steers and motivates
- Natural bar-raiser: curious and passionate, with a desire to continuously learn more, which you use to understand basic business operations and the organizational levers that drive profitable growth
- Bias to action, being familiar with methods and approaches needed to get things done in a collaborative, lean and fast-moving environment
- Respond effectively to complex and ambiguous problems and situations
- Lead mostly with questions rather than opinions, thriving on the opportunity to own, innovate, create, and constantly re-evaluate
- Simplify, clearly and succinctly convey complex information and ideas to individuals at all levels of the organization
- Motivated by goal achievement and continuous improvement, with the enthusiasm and drive to motivate your team and the wider organization
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hai Robotics deploys 10-metre high-density fulfilment centre in Singapore handling 1,000 totes hourly.
- Boeing 777F enables up to six weekly China-Europe flights with 102,000kg payload capacity.
- Charles van der Steene appointed IMEA director January 2026, strengthening high-growth regions.
What critics are saying
- Iran-Hormuz conflict idles vessels, adds $500M monthly fuel costs passed to customers.
- Overcapacity from 500,000+ new TEU vessels slashes freight rates 20-30% in 2026-2027.
- Boeing 777 transition disrupts 30% trans-Pacific air capacity until Q3 2026.
What makes Maersk unique
- Maersk Air Cargo owns first Boeing 777F by Danish airline, delivered July 2024.
- Altana partnership launches AI Product Passports across 12 ports handling 70% global trade.
- Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd achieves over 90% schedule reliability on East-West routes.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Hai Robotics and Maersk have launched a high-density robotic fulfilment centre in Singapore designed for fashion supply chains, capable of handling both retail distribution and e-commerce orders simultaneously. The facility, opened in February 2026, deploys storage robots operating across racks exceeding 10 metres in height, moving over 1,000 totes per hour. The system combines high-density storage with autonomous mobile robots to maintain throughput without congestion. Workstations can be dynamically reconfigured to switch between bulk retail shipments and individual e-commerce orders as demand shifts. The operation uses real-time data to optimise inventory placement, order sequencing and maintenance cycles. Integration with Maersk's warehouse systems was validated virtually before deployment, accelerating implementation whilst meeting fire safety requirements at the 10-metre operating height.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk has suspended key shipping routes linking the Middle East with Europe and Asia, whilst halting certain Gulf shuttle operations due to rising regional conflict and security risks. The route changes affect container flows for clients relying on Middle East hubs as transit points. The suspensions come as shares trade at DKK 17,095, approximately 32% above the DKK 12,937 analyst target and flagged as 247.4% above estimated fair value. The stock has delivered returns of 48.7% over the past year despite recent operational disruptions. Investors should monitor how Maersk reallocates vessels and manages costs through this period, particularly as earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 39.3% annually over the next three years, with profit margins currently below last year's levels.
Maersk reported a fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of $153 million as weakening freight rates offset 8% container volume growth. The world's second-largest container carrier saw earnings fall from $567 million in the previous quarter and $1.6 billion a year earlier. Quarterly revenue declined to $13.33 billion from $14.59 billion. For the full year, Maersk posted revenue of $54 billion with operating profit of $9.5 billion, down from $12.1 billion. The company announced plans to cut costs by $180 million and eliminate 1,000 jobs, representing 15% of its 6,000-strong workforce. Maersk shares fell over 5% in early trading. The company forecasts challenging conditions ahead due to shipping overcapacity and the gradual Red Sea reopening, projecting full-year earnings between a $1.5 million loss and $1 million profit.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk's share price has risen 61% over the past year and 64% over three months, reaching DKK15,630. However, the company reported $55.3 billion in revenue and $4.9 billion in net income, with recent figures showing a small revenue decline and a 72% drop in net income year-on-year. Valuation assessments are mixed. The most widely followed analysis suggests a fair value of DKK11,589, implying the shares are overvalued. However, Simply Wall Street's DCF model estimates a fair value of DKK17,235, suggesting the current price trades approximately 9% below estimated future cash flow value. Structural challenges include declining freight rates from industry overcapacity and competition from asset-light platforms, which threaten Maersk's pricing power and long-term profitability.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk has appointed Charles van der Steene as Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa from 1 January 2026. Panama's president has indicated that Maersk's APM Terminals may temporarily operate key ports after rival contracts were annulled. The developments highlight Maersk's operational flexibility amid Red Sea disruptions affecting global shipping routes. However, the potential temporary Panama terminal role is unlikely to transform the investment case given the company's scale. Maersk's shares have risen but remain potentially undervalued by 9%. The leadership changes, including a new CFO, suggest management is focused on execution in higher-risk regions. Analysts note eight community valuations range from DKK 8,800 to DKK 24,500 per share, reflecting divergent views on Maersk's prospects amid geopolitical and route risks.