Global Contract Logistics Implementation Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in the United Kingdom is seeking an Implementation Manager to lead large and complex Contract Logistics implementations across the EUR Region, accountable from investment approval to go-live handover.

You will coordinate with global, regional and local teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive risk and stakeholder management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

This role can be at any of our UK sites.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing implementation projects in contract logistics/warehousing in an international environment.
• Strong operational warehouse background with deep understanding of warehouse processes and technologies.
• Certified in project management (Prince2, PMI, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills, with sound business judgment.
• Agile, and able to deliver results quickly in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a matrix, multicultural organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of accountability for the success of project implementations – setting direction, making decisions, and ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, and timeline.
• Define, develop, and execute project strategies & plans, including implementation approach, contracting strategies, budgets, and successful handover upon go-live.
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, including Maersk functions, contractors, and authorities, in close collaboration with local Area Management and the Steering Committee.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, rules of engagement, and all regulatory/legal requirements.
• Manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels.
• Maintain focus on risk management, including mitigation plans, cost management, and controls.
• Act as a center of excellence, sharing best practices with the project management community across Europe and contributing to capability building and talent development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile

English communication

Education

Prince2/ PMI certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Maersk in the United Kingdom is seeking an Implementation Manager to lead large and complex Contract Logistics implementations across the EUR Region, accountable from investment approval to go-live handover.

You will coordinate with global, regional and local teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive risk and stakeholder management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

This role can be at any of our UK sites.