Ocean Contract Management Team Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Team Lead - Tender & Contract Management in India to guide a high-performance team responsible for end-to-end quote-to-contract execution. You will collaborate with Sales, Product, CSP, and Operations to meet customer objectives with strict TAT and quality standards.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across global operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Tender Management, Contract Management, Commercial Operations, Customer Service, or related functions.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading teams of 15+ employees.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, or transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Tender & Contract Management professionals.
• Own end-to-end tender and contract execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and TAT compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Product, CSP, and Operations teams to support customer and commercial objectives.
• Drive operational performance through strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Improve customer outcomes by reducing defects, disputes, and process inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
• Drive adoption of new platforms, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Build team capability through coaching, cross-training, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven

Communication

Job description

Job Description:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer:

• Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the success of our global operations.
• Opportunity: Maersk provides ample opportunities for growth and development, both professionally and personally.
• Innovation: Join a forward-thinking team that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to international business practices.
• Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees

We are looking for a Team Lead - Tender & Contract Management to lead a team responsible for end-to-end Quote-to-Contract execution, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality tender delivery. The role partners closely with Sales, Product, CSP, and Operations teams to drive customer outcomes, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Tender & Contract Management professionals.
• Own end-to-end tender and contract execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and TAT compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Product, CSP, and Operations teams to support customer and commercial objectives.
• Drive operational performance through strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Improve customer outcomes by reducing defects, disputes, and process inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
• Drive adoption of new platforms, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Build team capability through coaching, cross-training, and succession planning.

Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in Tender Management, Contract Management, Commercial Operations, Customer Service, or related functions.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading teams of 15+ employees.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, or transformation initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Customer-focused with high ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working with data, reporting and performance metrics.
• Experience with digital tools, automation, and process transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global environment.

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.

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