Divisional Manager - Implementation

At Maersk Contract Logistics, we have big plans. Our aspiration is to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes daily trade simpler and easier than ever.

The Role

We are looking for a highly capable Divisional Manager – Implementation to lead and manage multiple small to large scale contract logistics implementation projects from opportunity to launch. Proactively collaborate with internal project resources and customers to execute projects through effective internal and external project communications. Develop detailed project plan, resource management, project budget financial tracking, and timely project status reporting to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Organization and Planning

Develop a clear Project Charter for approval with an understanding of the Customers / Internal needs for each Project based on the Solutions signed off by the Customer/internal stakeholders in part of the Opportunity win or any other assigned projects.

• Drive the on-site setup and establish key operational processes readiness before Operations Go Live with internal stakeholders and Customers. It includes storage solution setup, WMS (Warehouse Management System), TMS, WCS, Business Requirements, Procurement, Testing, Recruitment, external vendors and Operational KPI activities.

• Formalise Project Team organisation and work closely with Project Sponsors to achieve projects’ objectives in a timely manner. Facilitate the Project Steering Committee Meeting for projects’ critical decision-making and escalation, if any.

• Develops and maintains project plans to include all systemic, operational, and customer requirements. Drives the tasks to ensure that each project is completed promptly and meets the company and customer expectations.

Project Execution & Communication

• Manages multiple projects concurrently and reaches out to the appropriate decision-makers and task owners on time to keep tasks on track. Actively seeks to avoid delays to project progress by facilitating regular meetings to review project progress, open issues and risk logs with project team members.

• Provide clear project communication and publish timely weekly project status reports to all stakeholders.

• Monitor and control the project with scope change approval and timely tracking of the financial budget to ensure the project is delivered on schedule.

• Perform project lesson learned and conduct handover to Operations upon project completion.

• Adopt Maersk Project Implementation methodology, toolkits and templates to implement projects to provide clear project visibility for Global Metrics reporting and performance measurement.

• Represents the company's interests and protects the company’s image with the customer, related vendors, and external parties. Actively builds a good rapport with customers and external stakeholders.

• Provide feedback and share best practices to Region/Global for future enhancement to our Implementation Processes and tools

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Contract Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or Project Management environments

• Proven experience leading warehouse start-ups, implementations, transitions, or large-scale operational projects

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, automation technologies, and supply chain processes

• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications

• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Word

• Willingness to travel frequently across the region

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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