Data Science & Analytics Lead — Terminal Ops

Maersk; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Data Science and Analytics Manager to shape the terminal’s analytics capability and turn complex operational data into decisions that improve safety, service, productivity, capacity, and cost performance.

This role offers end-to-end ownership of the analytics roadmap, from identifying high-value opportunities through developing, deploying, and scaling solutions used in live terminal operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in data-related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven success delivering analytics, ML, optimization, or decision-support in complex environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the terminal’s data science and analytics strategy, roadmap, operating model, and prioritized portfolio aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to identify high-value business problems, establish baselines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Develop predictive, prescriptive, and optimization solutions across operational use cases including productivity, capacity, forecasting, reliability, and planning.
• Lead analytics products through the full lifecycle from problem definition and data preparation to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Establish trusted KPI frameworks, reporting solutions, reusable data products, and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations, scenarios, and decision-support tools for operational and senior leaders.
• Promote data quality, governance, responsible AI practices, and alignment with enterprise technology standards while building analytics capability across the organization.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Forecasting

Optimization

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Generative AI

Digital twins

Education

Master's degree in data science / CS / statistics / mathematics / engineering / OR operations research

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Data Science and Analytics Manager to shape the terminal’s analytics capability and turn complex operational data into decisions that improve safety, service, productivity, capacity, and cost performance.

This role offers end-to-end ownership of the analytics roadmap, from identifying high-value opportunities through developing, deploying, and scaling solutions used in live terminal operations.