Join APM Terminals as an AM Business Process Expert - Implementation based in The Hague, Netherlands, with approximately 50% international travel and remote work arrangements. Play a vital role in delivering strategic growth by implementing standardized Asset Management processes and training teams globally.
Requirements
5-8 years of experience in an operational Asset Management environment within an asset-intensive industry.
Practical understanding of IFS CMMS, inventory management, and work order management.
Experience supporting transformation programs, project implementations, or business process deployments.
Strong communication and training skills in English.
No specific educational degree or minimum years of formal certification are explicitly required.
Skills & Responsibilities
IFS CMMS & AM Processes: Train local teams and act as the subject matter expert on maintenance business processes and work order management.
Process Standardization & Governance: Drive standard operating procedures, asset data governance, and continuous improvement across terminal deployments.
Stakeholder & Change Management: Partner with global stakeholders to manage change, review process performance, and ensure compliance.
Project Implementation: Lead deployment phases for greenfield developments and terminal expansions during pre- and post-go-live activities.
Potential transition routes: People from Maintenance Managers or Continuous Improvement Consultants may bring strong process optimization and operational asset experience, alongside meeting the core requirement for asset management background.
Job description
APM Terminals
About APM Terminals At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.
What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. In addition, this role offers:
A unique combination of operational leadership exposure and global project implementation experience.
Opportunities to support terminal ramp-ups, go-lives, and stabilization activities across different regions.
Accelerated professional development through exposure to diverse operating models, geographies, and leadership environments.
The chance to deepen your expertise in Asset Management, business process excellence, continuous improvement, and enterprise system implementation.
About the Role The Business Implementation Management (BIM) team is responsible for delivering APM Terminals' strategic growth agenda, including greenfield developments, terminal expansions, upgrades, and integrations. As an AM Business Process Expert within the BIM Rapid Deployment Team, you will play a critical role in implementing standardized Asset Management processes across new and transforming terminals. You will operate from a home location while supporting BIM projects globally, ensuring operational readiness, process compliance, and successful adoption of Asset Management standards and systems. This position reports to the Functional Process Excellence Owner (FPO), with a functional reporting line to the Head of Business Integration – BIM
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of standard Asset Management (AM) business processes at new and transforming terminals.
Onboard and train local Asset Management teams and key users on IFS CMMS-supported processes.
Act as the subject matter expert for AM processes during critical project phases, including pre- and post-go-live activities.
Drive standardization, governance, and continuous improvement of AM processes, SOPs, work instructions, and asset data.
Review process performance, support audits, monitor compliance, and drive closure of process-related findings.
Partner with global and regional stakeholders to implement process improvements, manage change initiatives, and support business transformation efforts.
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.
5-8 years of experience in an operational Asset Management environment, preferably within an asset-intensive industry.
Strong understanding of maintenance business processes (L3-L5), work instructions, and CMMS-enabled operations.
Experience supporting transformation programs, project implementations, or business process deployments.
Knowledge of asset lifecycle management principles, with familiarity with ISO 55000 considered an advantage.
Practical understanding of IFS CMMS, inventory management, and work order management processes.
Ability to influence stakeholders, manage change effectively, and navigate resistance in a constructive manner.
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills in English.
Experience defining and implementing standardized methods and ways of working.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 50%) to support terminal deployments.
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
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