Global Logistics MPL Project Lead (Multi-Modal)

Maersk; Research Forest (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an MPL Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of complex project logistics solutions within Maersk Project Logistics. You will report to the Regional Head of MPL Operations and serve as the primary contact for strategic customers, ensuring safe, compliant and on-time delivery across multi-modal transportation.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence focus, and opportunities to mentor 3-6 junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects.
• Experience in project management within logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and navigating matrix organizations.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-modal logistics operations.
• Analytical problem solver with risk management and solution delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate across time zones; extra language skills (e.g., Chinese) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of project logistics shipments from planning through execution and closeout.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and service delivery.
• Coordinate multi-modal transportation across ocean, air, and land operations.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, cost performance, and service quality.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead, mentor and support 3-6 junior team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.

Skills

PM experience

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Multi-modal operations

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Bachelor’s degree in logistics / SCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field

Job description

Maersk is seeking an MPL Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of complex project logistics solutions within Maersk Project Logistics. You will report to the Regional Head of MPL Operations and serve as the primary contact for strategic customers, ensuring safe, compliant and on-time delivery across multi-modal transportation.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence focus, and opportunities to mentor 3-6 junior team members.