Project Manager – Maersk Project Logistics

APM Terminals; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maersk Project Logistics in Bilbao, Spain, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, coordination and execution of complex project cargo operations, including heavy lift, oversized (OOG) and renewable energy shipments.

You will collaborate with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders across regions to meet timelines and budgets, driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, international environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in project freight forwarding or multimodal logistics.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Spanish project logistics market and key service providers.

Responsabilidades

• End-to-end planning, coordination and execution of complex project cargo operations.
• Handle containerized, heavy lift and oversized (OOG) shipments across industries.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders to meet timelines and budgets.
• Monitor KPIs, maintain documentation and ensure compliance with processes.

Conocimientos

Project logistics

Freight forwarding

Multimodal transport

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Herramientas

CargoWise

Descripción del empleo

A.P. Moller - Maersk is a global logistics leader. With over 100,000 professionals across 130 countries, we are dedicated to simplifying and connecting global trade, helping our customers grow competitively in both existing and new markets. Within our specialized Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) division, we offer tailored solutions to manage complex project shipments, including heavy lift, oversized (OOG), and other specialized cargo, across multiple transportation modes and industries. At Maersk, collaboration and a customer-centric mindset are key success factors. As a network-driven business, the ability to think and act beyond your own function and geography is essential. A customer-centric mindset means consistently considering customer value in every action, regardless of role or position. We believe in recognizing individual performance within highly professional teams, supported by our strong company values. We Offer This is an exciting opportunity to join our MPL Operations Team as a Project Manager, executing best-in-class project logistics solutions and delivering exceptional service to our customers. You will join an international, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment, gaining exposure to complex global logistics operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across regions and functions.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be accountable for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of complex project cargo operations, ensuring compliance with project timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
• The scope includes containerized, heavy lift, oversized (OOG), and other specialized cargo shipments across multiple industries, with a primary focus on the Renewable Energy sector.
• This role covers both Spanish local logistics execution and Global Control Tower responsibilities.

Spain Local Execution

• Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project logistics solutions in line with customer requirements while ensuring compliance with internal processes (including on-site supervision when required).
• Prepare and maintain accurate shipment documentation, proactively escalating operational issues and providing mitigation plans and solutions.
• Proactively communicate milestones and status updates to customers, ensuring on-time and cost-efficient execution.
• Collaborate daily with customers, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliant vendor creation according to global processes.
• Source and procure in line with the Global Authority Matrix and procurement framework.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to ensure the best value and quality.
• Monitor and update operational systems and tools (CargoWise) with project information, from file creation through invoicing, while driving operational KPI performance against targets.
• Adhere to the MPL Standard Billing Cycle and Job Costing Policy to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.

Global Control Tower

• Act as a member of a Europe-based Global Control Tower team dedicated to managing customer project shipments.
• Support the monitoring and orchestration of global project shipments in line with budgets and customer requirements.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment across international operations and escape operational risks or deviations when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in project freight forwarding, project logistics, or multimodal transport operations (road and sea).
• Strong analytical and operational mindset combined with financial acumen and project management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of global supply chains and, preferably, strong knowledge of the Spanish project logistics market, including key service providers involved in both containerized and oversized project cargo shipments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, matrix-based environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative team player with a solution-oriented mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally according to project requirements.

Why Maersk?

At Maersk, you'll be part of a company that is transforming global logistics while creating opportunities for people, customers, and society. If you're passionate about project logistics, renewable energy projects, heavy lift and oversized cargo movements, and delivering value through operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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.