Platform Product Owner

Job Description

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company that is responsible for moving 20% of global trade every year. With a dedicated team of over 80,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

The Maersk Contract Logistics (MCL) organization is shaping the future of global warehousing and fulfillment by delivering scalable, innovative, and integrated logistics solutions. Our strategy aims to position Maersk as our Key Customers preferred global contract logistics provider, a leader in the contract logistics market and a strong pillar of the overall Maersk Integrator offering.

To strengthen our MCL Process & Platforms team, we are seeking to onboard a Platform Product Owner.

Why This Role Matters:

As Platform Product Owner, you’ll drive the strategy and lifecycle of digital platforms that boost warehouse productivity worldwide. Working closely with engineers, operators, customers, and vendors, you’ll transform insights into impactful product improvements. This fast-paced, collaborative role offers real influence on Maersk’s global operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with hands-on warehouse tech experience and thrives on solving complex challenges across teams. If you want to build innovative products that support Maersk’s strategy and improve frontline productivity, this role is a perfect fit.

This position is hybrid, with both local and international travel expected based on business needs for on-site warehouse visits and collaboration with local teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Leadership

• Lead the product strategy and lifecycle for key MCL platform products that drive efficiency and operational excellence in the warehouse. As part of a cross-functional team, you will contribute to multiple initiatives across warehouse automation, labor management systems, and end-to-end logistics applications like Yard Management Systems.

• Define and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, user impact, and technical feasibility.

• Act as an internal advocate for continuous improvement by identifying operational pain points and turning customer feedback into iterative product enhancements.

Program Management

• Support change management and user adoption initiatives to ensure smooth rollout and effective utilization of MCL products.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Engineering, Operations, IT, customers and vendors to shape the design, development and rollout of MCL products.

• Facilitate effective communication and alignment across all stakeholders.

Documentation and Communication

• Author clear, actionable product documentation, including roadmaps, business requirements, and functional specs to align development and delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

Product Management Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Logistics or related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager / Product Owner within the Warehousing and Distribution industry.

• Track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a high growth, fast- paced environment.

• Experience gathering requirements from diverse users and translating them into technical solutions.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive business decisions and use metrics to influence stakeholders and measure outcomes.

• Ability to identify and solve complex, ambiguous problems.

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and deliver in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment.

• Ability to build strong relationships with technical, as well as business stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).

Preferred qualifications:

Warehouse Operations

• Practical experience in warehouse operations with a strong understanding of core logistics processes and operational excellence.

Warehouse Automation, Yard/Dock and other Systems

• Experience in either warehouse automation or yard and dock systems is preferred. This includes hands-on experience or strong technical understanding of technologies such as Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), as well as experience with the digitalization and automation of yard and dock operations using systems like Appointment Management Systems (AMS), Gate Management Systems (GMS), and Yard Management Systems (YMS).

• Familiarity with other warehousing and logistics technologies, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Labor Management Systems (LMS), is also highly beneficial.

• Experienced in collaborating with external vendors to implement and support logistics technology solutions.

Agile Methodologies and Tools

• Experience with Scrum and/or other agile development methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence).

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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