Terminal Equipment Technology Manager

APM Terminals; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Terminal Equipment Technology Manager to lead OT strategy, governance, deployment, and performance of technology assets across the terminal. You will ensure reliability, resilience, standardization, and continuous improvement of OT systems that support safe, efficient terminal operations.

You will work with operations, IT, vendors, and project teams to deliver modernization initiatives for the Elizabeth Upgrade Project and enable long-term operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industry 4.0, or a related field.
• Proven experience within container terminal operations, port digitization, industrial automation, or large-scale industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT standards within operational technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the terminal equipment technology strategy as part of the OT roadmap, aligning with global standards.
• Manage deployment and integration of OT solutions with testing and operational readiness.
• Drive reliability, resilience, and performance through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the terminal equipment technology team responsible for OT solutions including Smartport, Asset Digitalization, ABB crane OCR, etc.
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and integrators to meet performance, quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and IT standards while supporting change management.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Industrial automation

OT environments

Project management

Cybersecurity awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industry 4.0

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

RFID readers

Job description

APM Terminals Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Elizabeth, you’ll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York C New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond. This is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You’ll collaborate with high- performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate—and global.

Why you’ll love it here

• Be part of a major gateway on the U.S. East Coast
• Experience high-volume, complex terminal operations
• Work with driven teams in a fast-moving environment
• Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving, observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Lead operational technology modernization initiatives that directly support terminal performance, resilience, and productivity. Work with global teams, operational leaders, vendors, OEMs, and technology specialists across a complex port environment. Play a key role in the Elizabeth Upgrade Project, helping integrate new technologies into live terminal operations. Develop your leadership capabilities while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long‑term operational excellence.

Terminal Equipment Technology Manager APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Terminal Equipment Technology Manager to lead the strategy, governance, deployment, and performance of operational technology assets across the terminal. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, resilience, standardization, and continuous improvement of critical operational technology systems that support safe, efficient, and technology‑driven terminal operations. Working closely with operations, IT, global functions, vendors, labor stakeholders, and project teams, you will help deliver modernization initiatives, support the Elizabeth Upgrade Project, and ensure both legacy and emerging technologies provide sustainable value to the business. This position combines strong technical expertise with people leadership and cross‑functional partnership to enable operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the terminal equipment technology strategy as part of the broader Operational Technology (OT) roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global standards.
• Manage the deployment and integration of existing and new OT solutions, ensuring testing, operational readiness, and successful implementation.
• Drive technology asset reliability, resilience, and performance through structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the terminal equipment technology team responsible for operational technology solutions including Smartport, Asset Digitalization systems, ABB crane OCR, and related technologies.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, vendors, and system integrators to ensure delivery against performance, quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Collaborate with operational and technology stakeholders to leverage technology solutions that improve productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, enterprise IT standards, and applicable labor agreements while supporting change management and incident response activities.

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industry 4.0, or a related field.
• Proven experience within container terminal operations, port digitization, industrial automation, or large‑scale industrial environments.
• Strong expertise in Operational Technology environments, including systems such as PLCs, SCADA, PDS, CCS, RFID readers, CAN bus, ECUs, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including development and execution of Project Management Plans in complex deployment environments.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams, stakeholders, technology vendors, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT standards within operational technology environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card and Port Access Card.

Salary: $90K - $120K

Location: Elizabeth, NJ (5 days in office)

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!