Regional Leader, MPL Operations – Asia Pacific

Maersk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Regional Head of MPL Operations – APA to lead the regional operational agenda for Maersk Project Logistics across Asia Pacific. You will partner with Area leaders, Global Operations, Commercial, Product, Finance, and QHSE to deliver an optimized, scalable operating model.

You will drive performance, governance, and standardisation, building capability and leading cross-market transformation initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project logistics, heavy‑lift, breakbulk, industrial projects, or complex supply chain operations within project logistics, freight forwarding, logistics, maritime, energy, industrial, or EPC environments.
• 5+ years of regional leadership experience managing multi‑country teams and operational performance across Asia Pacific.
• Asia Pacific experience is preferred.
• Proven track record driving operational excellence, process standardisation, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale transformation and change management programs across multiple markets.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing customer outcomes, operational performance, risk, and profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to influence senior leaders in a matrix organisation.
• Data‑driven decision maker with experience using KPIs and operational insights to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional operational performance across APA, ensuring strong governance, service delivery, and customer outcomes.
• Deliver regional KPIs and improvement plans while balancing safety, quality, customer experience, and profitability.
• Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities, prioritise actions, and improve operational results across the region.
• Lead operational implementation activities in partnership with Area, Product, and Implementation teams.
• Drive standardisation across markets to create more consistent customer and operational experiences.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes, standards, and governance practices.
• Lead transformation and change initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and scalability.
• Champion continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to decision‑making.

Skills

Project logistics

Regional leadership

APAC experience

Operational excellence

Transformation programs

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Regional Head of MPL Operations – APA to lead the regional operational agenda for Maersk Project Logistics across Asia Pacific. You will partner with Area leaders, Global Operations, Commercial, Product, Finance, and QHSE to deliver an optimized, scalable operating model.

You will drive performance, governance, and standardisation, building capability and leading cross-market transformation initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.