Dynamic Maritime Operations Leader

Marpro Group; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MARPRO Group is seeking a Head of Operations in Copenhagen to oversee planning, coordination and execution of operational activities across the organisation. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure readiness, optimise resources and drive mission success in a demanding maritime environment.

The role requires strong commercial understanding, calm decision-making under pressure, and a 24/7 operational mindset to align people and assets with customer needs and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within military, maritime, defence, security or other operationally demanding environments.
• Background as a Tactical Naval Officer or similar operational leadership role is highly preferred.
• Experience leading teams, operations, projects or mission-critical activities.
• Strong strategic and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Sound business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Experience working with operational planning, resource management and process optimisation.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Professional fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and executing operational activities across the organisation.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while ensuring operational readiness, resource optimisation and successful delivery of missions and projects.
• Serve as a key link between management, customers and operational personnel, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• Drive operational excellence, implement effective processes and ensure people, assets and capabilities align with business objectives and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Bilingual Danish/English

Job description

MARPRO Group is seeking a Head of Operations in Copenhagen to oversee planning, coordination and execution of operational activities across the organisation. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure readiness, optimise resources and drive mission success in a demanding maritime environment.

The role requires strong commercial understanding, calm decision-making under pressure, and a 24/7 operational mindset to align people and assets with customer needs and business objectives.