OT&A Manager

About APM Terminals

Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains.

As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs 100,000 people.

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Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals has been lifting standards for developing and operating advanced ports and container terminals for over half a century (as an independent division since January 2001).

With 60 strategically located ports and container terminals worldwide and several more in development, APM Terminals is raising the standard of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity, and productivity in our industry.

Project

APM Terminals is undertaking a significant acquisition and capital container terminal expansion & transformation project at the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB) Container Terminal.

The purpose of the project is to fully integrate NTB into the APM Terminals portfolio, modernize and upgrade the terminal by introducing new equipment, updating infrastructure & IT/OT systems and implementing a new operating model.

It supports growth in the existing container terminal business and expands the business value and proposition for Maersk.

Role Overview

The OT& A Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering all OT solutions within the Falcon Project scope, combining strategic project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight to ensure successful deployment of OT&A products within scope, budget, and schedule – as part of the overall Falcon plan.

Connecting OT&A to both Asset Delivery and Operations is central to this role, requiring close collaboration with project, terminal staff, cross‑functional teams, external partners, and managing a (direct and indirect) OT team.

• Principal Accountabilities
• Lead the end‑to‑end deployment of OT products within Falcon, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, product integrity, and site‑specific requirements.

In scope are (non‑exhaustive) Crane Automation features, TOS, Auto SC, AD, AIL, Glass Support and Quality Assurance.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Deliver product deployment approach and plan, including assurance of product integrity, integration and testing.
• Ensure the OT/operational performance ramp‑up is keeping pace with overall project delivery, switching from conventional to automated assets and yard to reflect performance of automated equipment.
• Act as a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for modernization and technical integration, ensuring fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Define and execute the OT product optimization strategy in collaboration with product owners, OEMs and terminal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulations and other relevant standards during deployment.
• Maximise and continuously improve consistency between product deployments.
• Guarantee deployments meet all site‑specific needs as defined in consultation with project and terminal teams within the product blueprint for site deployment.
• Manage and lead a team of OT experts, keeping them engaged, motivated and aligned with project goals.
• Operationalise global, cross‑functional product definitions within terminal‑specific conditions, including any related site‑specific configurations that must be aligned between global and local stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, budget status and key performance indicators to senior management.
• Work closely with other OT&A managers and Project Execution globally to establish a common deployment approach and continuously improve it, applying best practices and ensuring the relevant framework is implemented/followed.
• Collaborate with suppliers’ deployment teams to ensure their delivery meets APM Terminals plans/targets, driving local product integration and alignment between suppliers within product integrity boundaries.
• Oversee the first line of support for deployment at the terminal(s) until go‑live and remain involved until operational stability.
• Oversee the definition of and participate in all testing milestones and approve the outcomes.
• Contribute to local product adoption by facilitating capability building/knowledge transfer to terminal staff as part of the deployment.
• Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional expertise and deep knowledge in container terminal operations and relevant experience in port automation / modernization.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in the container terminal industry or related fields.
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs).
• Strong understanding of technology systems (TOS, ECS, PLC/SCADA, API/Middleware, OPCUA, 5G, cybersecurity).
• English proficiency; German preferable.
• High familiarity and proven proficiency delivering results within a project/product deployment environment.
• Versatile resource management and planning skills.
• Strong prioritisation abilities and a can‑do mindset.
• Methodological know‑how to lead iterative design, development and testing cycles from end‑to‑end throughout deployment.
• Ability to balance short‑term deliverables and long‑term business objectives.
• Problem‑solving skills for complex daily issues in a structured manner.
• People‑leadership skills to drive deployment team success.
• Stakeholder‑management & communication skills.
• Continuous focus on change management as a key enabler for stakeholder buy‑in and successful deployment outcomes.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• Dimensions

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal.

Travel internationally may be required.

The employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions.

The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Nature and Scope

This position has direct reports and multiple contractors and third‑party vendors to monitor and supervise.

It works with both internal and external stakeholders.

The position is based in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Reporting

The direct reporting line is to the Project Director (on site). The functional reporting line is to the Global Head of OT&A.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

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