Senior Newbuilding Manager

Who we are looking for

You are a commercially strong shipping professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are comfortable taking ownership of significant commercial commitments, challenging assumptions and navigating complex negotiations involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

You bring:

• Significant commercial experience within shipping, vessel investment, newbuilding, sale and purchase, or a comparable capital-intensive industry.
• Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing high-value contractual commitments within defined mandates.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance price, vessel specification, delivery schedule, contractual risk and long-term value.
• Experience developing investment cases and translating complex commercial considerations into clear recommendations for senior management.
• A strong track record in tendering and contracting, combined with a solid understanding of key financial indicators including CAPEX, cash flows and total cost of ownership.
• The ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and respond effectively to changing priorities and periods of high workload.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple functions in a global, matrix organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage confidently at senior levels.
• A good understanding of vessel specifications and maritime technology.
• Experience working with Asian shipyards is considered a strong advantage.
• A high degree of ownership, commercial integrity and attention to detail.

What success looks like

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Commercial value and contractual protection secured across assigned investments and projects.
• Quality and timeliness of investment recommendations, decision papers and governance submissions.
• Delivery within approved cost, schedule, mandate and contractual parameters.
• Effective management of commercial risks, options, milestones and contractual deadlines.
• Ability to flex across projects and transactions as portfolio priorities change.
• Strength and quality of relationships with strategic shipyards and contribution to the continued development of the shipyard supply base.

You will play an important role in ensuring that major vessel investments are commercially robust, well governed and positioned to create long-term value, while strengthening our ability to engage strategically with the global shipyard market.

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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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