Head of Portfolio

At APM Terminals growth is not only about scale it is about doing things thoughtfully safely and together. As we continue to invest in large-scale terminal infrastructure across the globe we are strengthening our global Project Execution capability. We are now looking for a Head of Portfolio Capital Investment Projects who brings clarity to complexity confidence to decision-making and care to leadership.

This role is for someone who enjoys shaping direction while staying close to delivery. Someone who balances structure with agility applies Lean thinking to eliminate waste and increase flow and believes that strong relationships clear standards and empowered teams are the foundation of successful projects.

What this role is about

As our Head of Portfolio you will hold end-to-end responsibility for a global portfolio of large capital investment projects including new terminal developments expansions and integrations. You will ensure that projects are delivered in line with business strategy and within agreed HSSE cost quality and schedule parameters while continuously strengthening how we execute projects across APM Terminals through continuous improvement and Lean portfolio management principles.

You will work closely with terminal leadership regional and global functions and external stakeholders acting as a trusted partner and senior decision-maker throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

Portfolio & delivery leadership

• Oversee initiation planning execution monitoring and closure of multiple large-scale terminal construction projects

• Lead portfolio reviews balancing prioritization risk and organizational capacity using a Lean value-driven mindset

• Provide clear integrated reporting and insights to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders

Financial & governance accountability

• Develop and manage portfolio budgets and funding strategies

• Monitor financial performance and value realization

• Ensure strong governance project controls and contract management (e.g. FIDIC-based frameworks)

People & capability leadership

• Lead mentor and develop Project Directors and Project Managers including on-site leadership

• Define project organizations and build teams aligned to project needs

• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

Standards safety & excellence

• Drive APM Terminals project execution standards controls and reporting frameworks

• Champion HSSE performance together with HSE teams and ensure compliance across contractors and suppliers

• Promote consistent use of project controls systems including PMWeb

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leadership government authorities contractors consultants and partners

• Anticipate and resolve critical dependencies and emerging risks that may impact first commercial activity

Who you are

You are a senior project leader with a calm confident presence and a strong sense of responsibility. You combine technical credibility with empathy structure with pragmatism and strategic thinking with hands-on engagement. You naturally apply Lean principles to decision-making and enjoy leading diverse international teams through complex change.

Your experience and background

• Minimum 15 years experience in delivery-focused large-scale project environments

• Proven leadership of major infrastructure projects (> USD 100 million) with full accountability for commercial people safety time cost and quality

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK) project controls and Lean ways of working

• Experience in business leadership and transformation environments

• Comfortable working across cultures and geographies

• Location: Asia

Education

• Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Project Management or similar

Why join APM Terminals

You will be part of a global organization with a clear purpose: enabling global trade safely efficiently and sustainably. From our headquarters in The Hague you will help shape how we deliver some of the most complex port infrastructure projects in the world while developing people strengthening standards and creating lasting value through structured Lean execution.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities. If you recognize yourself in this role even if not every requirement perfectly matches your profile we would love to hear from you.

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