Global Head of Digital Operations for Terminal Networks

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals, The Hague, Netherlands, is seeking a Head of Digital Operations to lead the global product organisation that supports terminal operations across its network. This role balances strategy with hands-on delivery and requires influence across operations, product, technology and commercial teams.

You will operate in a two-in-a-box model with Technology, driving adoption of best practices and ensuring value realisation through measurable outcomes across a worldwide network of terminals.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within Product Management, Digital Transformation, Operational Technology, Operations Excellence, Consulting, Logistics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Energy or similarly complex operating environments.
• Experience leading large product or functional teams, typically in the tens or larger.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritise and deliver measurable business value through technology and process improvement.
• Strong supplier management, contracting and commercial negotiation experience.
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments and matrix structures.
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct ownership of all delivery resources.
• Credibility operating at executive level whilst maintaining sufficient operational detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global product organisation of approximately 50 people.
• Build product management capability across the function.
• Create an environment of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop future leaders and strengthen organisational capability.
• Foster a culture focused on operational outcomes and measurable value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior operational and business leaders.
• Translate operational challenges into product strategy and investment priorities.
• Influence stakeholders across a complex international matrix.
• Maintain credibility at executive level whilst remaining connected to operational detail.

Job description

APM Terminals, The Hague, Netherlands, is seeking a Head of Digital Operations to lead the global product organisation that supports terminal operations across its network. This role balances strategy with hands-on delivery and requires influence across operations, product, technology and commercial teams.

You will operate in a two-in-a-box model with Technology, driving adoption of best practices and ensuring value realisation through measurable outcomes across a worldwide network of terminals.