Project Manager - Container Terminal Technology Implementations

NextPort.AI; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NextPort.AI, the technology and innovation spin-off of Moffatt & Nichol, seeks a Project Manager with container terminal experience to lead the delivery of digital solutions across global terminal operations. You will oversee onboarding, implementation, testing, go-live, and ongoing support, coordinating customers and internal teams.

You will work at the intersection of terminal operations, technology, and customer engagement, ensuring value realization and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Maritime, IT, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in the container terminal industry (5+ years preferred).
• Good understanding of terminal operations, including vessel, yard, gate, rail, and equipment activities.
• Experience managing projects, system implementations, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead customer onboarding, implementation, testing, deployment, and adoption projects.
• Coordinate terminal operators, IT teams, Product, Engineering, Data, and Support teams.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, milestones, and customer communications.
• Support integrations with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), equipment systems, APIs, and data platforms.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, training, and go-live activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer issues, tickets, and service requests.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Willingness to travel internationally

Educación

Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Maritime, IT, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Terminal Operating Systems (TOS)

Excel

SQL

CSV/JSON data formats

APIs & system integrations

Jira/Confluence/Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

NextPort.AI is the technology and innovation division of Moffatt & Nichol, a company that has been delivering complex port, harbor, and waterfront infrastructure projects since 1945. Although backed by this long-established engineering firm, NextPort.AI operates like a startup focused on advanced technologies, AI, and digital solutions for ports and terminals, and has experienced steady growth since 2022. We are seeking a Project Manager with container terminal experience to lead the delivery and adoption of NextPort's innovative digital solutions across global terminal operations. You'll work at the intersection of terminal operations, technology, and customer engagement, ensuring successful implementation from onboarding through go-live and ongoing support.

About the Role

NextPort, as Technology and Innovation spin-off of Moffatt & Nichol, provides technology solutions for Ports and Terminals. We partner with customers to make data connectable and useful, driving digitalization to enhance efficiency, safety, sustainability and resilience. Our 360 Operational Digital Twin solution connects processes, data and systems. Together, we are contributing to transform the Maritime Industry with AI technology and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer onboarding, implementation, testing, deployment, and adoption projects.


• Coordinate terminal operators, IT teams, Product, Engineering, Data, and Support teams.


• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, milestones, and customer communications.


• Support integrations with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), equipment systems, APIs, and data platforms.


• Coordinate user acceptance testing, training, and go-live activities.


• Act as the main point of contact for customer issues, tickets, and service requests.


• Help customers maximize the value of NextPort solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Maritime, IT, Business, or a related field.


• 3+ years' experience in the container terminal industry (5+ years preferred).


• Good understanding of terminal operations, including vessel, yard, gate, rail, and equipment activities.


• Experience managing projects, system implementations, or operational improvement initiatives.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS).


• Comfortable working with data using Excel, dashboards, or similar tools.


• Basic SQL knowledge for data validation and troubleshooting.


• Experience working with data formats such as CSV and JSON.


• Understanding of APIs, system integrations, or operational technology is an advantage.


• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, or similar collaboration tools.


• Exposure to Agile ways of working is beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Experience delivering terminal technology or TOS implementation projects.


• Involvement in testing, go-live activities, incident management, or application support.


• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or other project management certifications.


• Exposure to digital twins, analytics, AI, or optimisation solutions within ports and terminals.

Pay range and compensation package

All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.