Global MPL Project Lead, Multi-Modal Logistics

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Mentorship programs

Competitive benefits

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an MPL Project Manager to lead end-to-end project logistics across multi-modal transportation. You will drive planning, execution, and closeout while serving as the primary contact for strategic customers and cross-functional partners.

This role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction on high-impact projects with global exposure. Travel and collaboration across time zones are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects.
• Experience in project management within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-modal logistics operations.
• Effective communicator with a customer-focused mindset.
• Analytical problem solver with ability to manage risks and drive solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones; language skills such as Chinese are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of project logistics shipments from planning through execution and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and service delivery.
• Coordinate multi-modal transportation across ocean, air, and land operations.
• Monitor and manage 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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused mindset

Analytical problem solving

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 project logistics across multi-modal transportation. You will drive planning, execution, and closeout while serving as the primary contact for strategic customers and cross-functional partners.

This role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction on high-impact projects with global exposure. Travel and collaboration across time zones are expected.