Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) (APM Terminals Egypt)
Location: Port Said Egypt
Company: APM Terminals Part of A.P. Moller - Maersk

Who We Are :

At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations and a proud part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group we enable global trade and power sustainable growth. With a presence in over 60 ports worldwide were committed to delivering world-class service with operational excellence at the core.

At the heart of everything we do is our LEAN philosophywe believe in continuously improving our processes empowering our people and solving problems at their root to create lasting impact.

Join us at SCCT where purpose meets performance and be part of a transformative journey in one of the worlds most strategic logistics corridors.

About SCCT:

Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) is strategically located at the northern entrance of the Suez Canaloffering unmatched access to global trade routes across the East West and Central Mediterranean the Levant Black Sea and beyond. Founded in 2004 as a public-private joint venture SCCT is majority-owned and operated by APM Terminals (55%) with other key stakeholders including COSCO (20%) the Suez Canal Authority (10.3%) Egyptian private sector (9.7%) and the National Bank of Egypt (5%). Our vision is bold: To become the largest transshipment hub in the Mediterranean and Egypts premier gateway to global trade. We are driven by operational excellence digital innovation and a deep commitment to safety sustainability and people development.

Position Summary: Chief Operating Officer (COO):

We are seeking a strategic execution-focused and LEAN-minded Chief Operating Officer to lead SCCTs operational and digital transformation. You will have end-to-end accountability for terminal execution asset management yard and gate operations IT/digitalization and large-scale performance initiatives.

This is a high-impact executive role that goes beyond operational efficiencyits about building a resilient digital-first and continuously improving terminal for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Lead and optimize terminal operations with a focus on safety reliability and cost-efficiency.

• Drive performance in areas like CMPH berth utilization yard planning and gate turnaround.

• Embed LEAN principles into daily operationsfocusing on root-cause problem solving visual management and continuous kaizen improvements.

Digital & IT Enablement

• Champion smart terminal innovations: TOS upgrades automation IoT-driven predictive maintenance and BI dashboards.

• Build digital fluency across operations to support data-driven decisions.

Project & Transformation Management

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects aligned with business strategy.

• Utilize structured methodologies (Agile Six Sigma PMP) to ensure delivery and scalability.

Safety Compliance & Culture

• Foster a safety-first and compliance-driven culture through visible leadership and accountability.

• Promote ownership and trust across teamsleading by example.

Leadership & People Development

• Mentor and build a strong team of operational and IT leaders.

• Champion a learning culture and robust succession planning.

• Promote diversity empowerment and performance excellence.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Financial Stewardship

• Align with internal and external stakeholders including the CEO shareholders unions and customers.

• Manage budgets responsiblybalancing cost control with service quality and innovation.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: 10 years in senior leadership roles in container terminals port operations or maritime logistics.

• LEAN-Driven: Deep understanding and application of LEAN tools and mindset (e.g. visual management standard work problem-solving at root).

• Change Agent: Proven ability to lead operational and cultural transformation at scale.

• Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience with TOS automation EDI and data tools.

• People Leader: Empathetic inspiring and collaborative leadership style.

• Strategic Operator: Able to move seamlessly from boardroom strategy to frontline execution.

• Global & Cultural Agility: Experience in multicultural and unionized environments is essential.

What We Offer

At SCCT youre not just joining a portyoure helping reshape a national asset and accelerate Egypts role in global trade.

• A key leadership role in a fast-transforming terminal of strategic importance

• An opportunity to lead digital and operational innovation at scale

• A purpose-driven inclusive culture that values performance learning and integrity

• Ongoing leadership development and visibility across the global Maersk ecosystem

Join Us

If youre passionate about operational excellence continuous improvement and building high-performing teams this is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the regions most dynamic terminal.

Come shape the future of trade. With SCCT. With APM Terminals.

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