At Maersk, we're building the world's most integrated logistics network.

Within Maersk Project Logistics (MPL), that means delivering some of the industry's most complex logistics projects safely, consistently, and profitably. As our business continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for a Regional Head of MPL Operations – APA to help shape the future of how we operate across the region.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, build organisational capability, and lead transformational change across APA. You'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring we deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers while creating a more standardised, scalable, and high-performing operating model.

The Opportunity

As Regional Head of MPL Operations - APA, you will lead the regional operational agenda for Maersk Project Logistics, partnering closely with Area leaders, Global Operations, Commercial teams, Product, Finance, and QHSE stakeholders.

Success in this role will come from your ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment, bringing people together around shared priorities and driving meaningful change across countries, teams, and functions.

You will play a central role in strengthening operational performance, embedding consistent ways of working, and helping MPL APA continue its transition to a future-ready operating model.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Regional Operations Leadership

• Drive 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.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• 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.

People, Capability & Leadership

• Build and develop a strong, future-ready operations organisation through coaching, capability development, and succession planning.

• Be a visible and engaged leader who fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead through change while maintaining engagement, alignment, and focus across teams and stakeholders.

• Support the attraction, onboarding, and development of operational talent across the region.

Stakeholder & Customer Leadership

• Act as the regional voice of MPL Operations across APA.

• Build strong partnerships across Global Operations, Commercial, Product, Finance, Procurement, and QHSE teams.

• Ensure operational perspectives help shape customer solutions, business decisions, and product development.

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational and customer challenges.

Who We Are Looking For

• 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 is mandatory

• 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 with the ability to balance customer outcomes, operational performance, risk, and profitability.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment within a matrix organisation.

• Data-driven decision maker with experience using KPIs and operational insights to improve performance and deliver business results.

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.
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