Regional Head of Maersk Project Logistics Operations – Asia Pacific

At Maersk were building the worlds most integrated logistics network.

Within Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) that means delivering some of the industrys most complex logistics projects safely consistently and profitably. As our business continues to grow and evolve were looking for a Regional Head of MPL Operations APA to help shape the future of how we operate across the region.

This is a high-impact leadership role where youll drive operational excellence build organisational capability and lead transformational change across APA. Youll work at the intersection of strategy and execution ensuring we deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers while creating a more standardised scalable and high-performing operating model.

As Regional Head of MPL Operations - APA you will lead the regional operational agenda for Maersk Project Logistics partnering closely with Area leaders Global Operations Commercial teams Product Finance and QHSE stakeholders.

Success in this role will come from your ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment bringing people together around shared priorities and driving meaningful change across countries teams and functions.

You will play a central role in strengthening operational performance embedding consistent ways of working and helping MPL APA continue its transition to a future-ready operating model.

• Drive operational performance across APA ensuring strong governance service delivery and customer outcomes.

• Deliver regional KPIs and improvement plans while balancing safety quality customer experience and profitability.

• Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities prioritise actions and improve operational results across the region.

• Lead operational implementation activities in partnership with Area Product and Implementation teams.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Drive standardisation across markets to create more consistent customer and operational experiences.

• Define implement and continuously improve operational processes standards and governance practices.

• Lead transformation and change initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and scalability.

• Champion continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

People Capability & Leadership

• Build and develop a strong future-ready operations organisation through coaching capability development and succession planning.

• Be a visible and engaged leader who fosters accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Lead through change while maintaining engagement alignment and focus across teams and stakeholders.

• Support the attraction onboarding and development of operational talent across the region.

Stakeholder & Customer Leadership

• Act as the regional voice of MPL Operations across APA.

• Build strong partnerships across Global Operations Commercial Product Finance Procurement and QHSE teams.

• Ensure operational perspectives help shape customer solutions business decisions and product development.

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational and customer challenges.

• 10 years of experience in project logistics heavy-lift breakbulk industrial projects or complex supply chain operations within project logistics freight forwarding logistics maritime energy industrial or EPC environments is mandatory

• 5 years of regional leadership experience managing multi-country teams and operational performance across Asia Pacific.

• Asia Pacific experience is preferred

• Proven track record driving operational excellence process standardisation governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation and change management programs across multiple markets.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer outcomes operational performance risk and profitability.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment within a matrix organisation.

• Data-driven decision maker with experience using KPIs and operational insights to improve performance and deliver business results.

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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