Head of IT
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Job Summary
Location: Port Said East Port Egypt
Business Unit: Suez Canal Container Terminal S.A.E. (SCCT)
At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations and part of the A.P. MollerMaersk Group we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. With a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies operational excellence and continuous improvement we connect economies and communities worldwide.
Join us at SCCT our strategic JV terminal in Port Said East Port where we are on an exciting transformation journey. As Head of IT you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of IT across infrastructure cybersecurity automation and digital transformation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high availability resilience and service excellence while driving innovation and aligning technology with business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT leader with strong strategic vision proven experience managing mission-critical environments and a passion for continuous improvement. You will combine deep technical expertise with business acumen lead high-performing teams and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced high-impact environment.
What we offer
At APM Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and development culture that empowers our people to thrive. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every team member has the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.
As part of our team youll benefit from:
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for strategic leadership in a multinational setting
Exposure to complex labor relations and union management
A culture that values innovation work-life balance and professional growth
The role
As Head of IT youll be a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team your key responsabilities include:
IT Operations & Infrastructure
- Ensure 24/7 availability and resilience of IT systems through proactive monitoring and robust operational processes.
- Oversee IT infrastructure including networks servers storage cloud platforms and data centers.
- Lead daily IT operations with a strong focus on service quality SLAs and user experience.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and support internal and external audits.
Security Risk & Compliance
- Define and lead the cybersecurity strategy ensuring appropriate controls and risk mitigation.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Ensure compliance with legal regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST).
- Establish and enforce IT governance risk management and security policies.
Strategy & Digital Transformation
- Align IT strategy with business priorities and global initiatives.
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps supporting modernization and innovation.
- Drive digitalization and automation initiatives including OCR AI IoT and operational automation.
- Lead complex IT projects end-to-end ensuring delivery on time within scope and aligned with change management processes.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Culture
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys RCA Fishbone).
- Promote Lean Kaizen and continuous improvement practices across IT operations.
- Foster innovation idea generation and a culture of operational excellence.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build develop and lead high-performing IT teams encouraging accountability and growth.
- Communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage strategic vendors and partners including contract negotiation and SLAs.
- Own the IT budget with a strong focus on cost optimization and ROI.
Resilience Incident & Continuity Management
- Design and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Lead end-to-end incident management ensuring fast detection response and resolution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during major incidents to minimize business impact.
- Drive post-incident reviews root cause analysis and preventive actions.
- Leverage automation and AI to improve incident detection and response.
Who We Are Looking for
- Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in IT leadership roles preferably in mission-critical or industrial environments.
- Proven track record delivering complex end-to-end IT projects.
- Strong expertise in IT infrastructure: networks servers storage cloud and virtualization.
- Solid experience with monitoring and incident management tools (e.g. PRTG Grafana Zabbix).
- Exposure to automation and digital technologies (AI OCR IoT enterprise systems).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks compliance and risk management.
- Experience managing budgets vendors and ROI-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with local and global stakeholders.
- Certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 ITIL Lean Six Sigma or MBA are a plus.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- This position is open to local candidates only. No relocation support is available.
Ready to apply
Join us and be part of a team thats redefining industry standards and making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and help us build a brighter futuretogether.
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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries
