Join APM Terminals (APMT Yokohama) as a Project Manager in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. This full-time role involves leading project management for terminal operations, infrastructure investments, asset management, and decarbonization initiatives with senior leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in port operations, infrastructure projects, or terminal management.
General shipping industry knowledge; deep knowledge of the Japanese waterfront industry is an advantage.
Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and concession negotiation skills.
High-level English communication skills; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project Management: Lead infrastructure, facility investment, yard expansion, and decarbonization projects.
Concession Extension: Drive strategies and negotiations to secure terminal concession renewal and regulatory compliance.
Asset & Operations Management: Optimize asset lifecycle planning and enhance terminal capacity, efficiency, and service quality.
Financial Stewardship: Manage project-related budgets, P&L, balance sheets, and CAPEX proposals in collaboration with the CFO.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with government authorities, vendors, and internal teams while acting as deputy CEO when required.
Potential transition routes: People from infrastructure management, port operations, or senior maritime logistics roles may bring relevant operational and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting the required 10+ years of industry experience.
Overall responsible for the project management relating to APMT Yokohama including investment proposal for equipment and facility, yard expansion, deregulation, optimization of the capacity and decarbonization (electrification of the equipment) etc.
Concession Extension: Drive strategies and negotiations to secure terminal concession renewal and ensure regulatory compliance.
Asset Management: Collaborate with the asset management company to best optimize asset lifecycle planning and deliver on the Yokohama AM strategy.
Operational Optimization: Support projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, and service quality across terminal operations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, vendors, and internal teams.
Financial Stewardship: Manage budgets and P&L to ensure cost control and responsible investment. Responsible for project related budget, P&L and balance sheet and closely collaborate finance relating matters with CFO. – in conjunction with CEO/CFO plan/ prepare CAPEX proposal (equipment replacement plan etc).
Strategic Contribution: Support senior leadership in decision-making and act as deputy CEO when required.
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
10+ years in port operations, infrastructure projects, or terminal management.
General shipping knowledge (liner trade, shipping line operation/ commercial activities, documentation, etc). Preferred having complicated Japanese water front knowledge.
Strong project management skills.
Good stakeholder management/ communication skills in English. Japanese knowledge is an advantage.
Proven track record in concession negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
Strong exposure to asset management and operational optimization.
Strategic thinking and financial acumen (budgeting, P&L).
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Knowledge of sustainability practices and decarbonization initiatives.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and act as deputy CEO when required.
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