Project Manager for Aid&Relief (Freight Forwarder)

APM Terminals; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced Project Manager within Aid, Relief & Government to join our Project Logistics team in Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark. You will manage logistics projects across ocean, air, and land, coordinating complex international shipments and ensuring top-tier service for government and aid customers.

This role offers exposure to strategic customer engagements, tender support, and development of innovative logistics concepts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Government/Defense or Aid/Relief business.
• Strong project management capabilities with a track record of successful execution.
• Commercial awareness and ability to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Excellent relationship-building with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset to work across global teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Solid understanding of logistics products and supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics projects for customers across Aid, Relief and Government.
• Coordinate the transportation of equipment across ocean, air, and land modes.
• Capture and analyze project requirements to develop tailored logistics solutions.
• Support planning, costing, pricing, and proposal development activities.
• Lead project execution to ensure successful delivery against customer requirements.
• Create and optimize process flows for critical operational activities.
• Manage smaller tender processes and help secure competitive, commercially attractive solutions.
• Conduct site visits and engage local stakeholders to gather insights and support execution.
• Develop innovative logistics concepts and value-added service offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the global Maersk network.

Skills

Project management

Government/Aid/Relief experience

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

English communication

Job description

This position is available in Aarhus or Copenhagen. Hands-on experience in freight forwarding/logistics operations is required. No relocation support can be offered for this position due to the urgency of the hiring.

Join Maersk and Help Deliver Critical Logistics Solutions Around the World! At Maersk, we don't just move cargo—we move global trade. As a global leader in logistics, connecting and simplifying supply chains across more than 130 countries, we help customers navigate complexity and unlock opportunity. Every year, we facilitate approximately 20% of global trade, powered by over 110,000 employees working together to create smarter, more resilient supply chains.

We are now looking for an experienced Project Manager within Aid, Relief & Government to join our specialized Project Logistics team in Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of logistics, project management, and Aid, Relief and Government operations, managing complex international transport projects that make a real impact on mission‑critical supply chains.

Why Join Maersk Project Logistics?

Our Project Logistics teams are trusted experts in managing the transportation of complex, oversized, and sensitive cargo across the globe. Combining traditional freight forwarding expertise with advanced project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and end-to-end project management capabilities, we deliver solutions where others see obstacles.

As part of this team, you will collaborate with industry experts, work on strategically important projects, and help design innovative logistics solutions for Aid, Relief & Government customers worldwide.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, Aid, Relief & Government, you will be responsible for managing logistics projects on behalf of our customers, ensuring seamless transport execution and outstanding service delivery. You will play a key role in building up a new team handling a new customer win. You will coordinate everything from quoting/solution design to operating the shipment, within the different transport modes, as air, sea & road. This position offers significant exposure to international stakeholders, complex logistics challenges, and strategic customer engagements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end logistics projects for customers across Aid, Relief and Government.
• Coordinate the transportation of equipment across ocean, air, and land modes.
• Capture and analyze project requirements to develop tailored logistics solutions.
• Support planning, costing, pricing, and proposal development activities.
• Lead project execution to ensure successful delivery against customer requirements.
• Create and optimize process flows for critical operational activities.
• Manage smaller tender processes and help secure competitive, commercially attractive solutions.
• Conduct site visits and engage local stakeholders to gather insights and support execution.
• Develop innovative logistics concepts and value-added service offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the global Maersk network.

What We're Looking For

You are a proactive and solution‑oriented logistics professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning challenges into opportunities.

• Proven experience within Government/Defense or Aid/Relief business
• Strong project management capabilities and a track record of successful execution.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing customer‑focused solutions.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• A solid understanding of logistics products, services, and supply chain solutions.

What We Offer

At Maersk, you'll join a truly global organization where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are encouraged every day.

You’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work on high‑profile Aid, Relief & Government project.
• Exposure to international logistics operations and stakeholders.
• Career growth within one of the world’s leading logistics companies.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where every perspective is valued.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about project logistics, thrive in complex environments, and want to contribute to critical Aid, Relief & Government supply chain operations, we'd love to hear from you. Join Maersk and help shape the future of global project logistics.

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. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

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