Project Manager - Project Logistics

A.P. Moller - Maersk, a global logistics leader, moves 20% of global trade annually. With over 100,000 dedicated professionals across 130 countries, we are committed to connecting and simplifying global trade for our customers' growth.

Our Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) team seamlessly integrates project freight forwarding and transport capabilities with specialized skills in project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and HSSEQ compliance. We excel in designing transport solutions, managing special cargo transportation, and providing end-to-end project management services. With precision and care, we ensure successful, seamless experiences for our valued customers. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and global trade.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing our MPL operations in France, based in Marseille. 

We offer

Working at Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) brings a unique blend of being part of a rich heritage and an enthusiastic, youthful, fast-paced logistics company. We believe in rewarding and recognizing individual performances within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.

Collaborative and inventive mindsets are the key cornerstones of being a high performer in MPL. Ours being a network business, it is key that you can think and act beyond your own domain and geography of work. By commercial mindset we mean your ability to think of the benefits for the customer; in whatever action, you take, irrespective of your position and role. The role as Project Manager offers a great opportunity to be part of a specialized team and be a strong enabler in shaping the success of our increased focus on Project Logistics. You will be part of an established global team that desire to deliver best in class service, effective communication, cost awareness and continuous performance which supports our growth aspirations and the success of our customers within Project Logistics. The position is be based in Marseille, France.

Key responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be a part of a team of 200 experienced colleagues in the Maersk Project Logistics product in Europe, where we strive to deliver the best service for our customers. The position requires an entrepreneurial mindset with operational skills to be a cornerstone in driving the business forward.

The position requires that you are eager to move forward on competition and able to create change for your clients. Together with the team you will play a key role in designing tailor-made logistics solutions and coordinate various projects for our customers.

 Your main responsibilities will be:

• Developing and maintaining innovative solutions within Project Logistics
• Collaborating with our sales and growth teams to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Planning and coordinating logistics solutions for our global customers
• Project coordination and execution, including on-ground supervision
• Leading the continuous improvement towards our customers

We are looking for

Our ideal candidate is innovative, self-driven person with a can-do attitude, well organized with good stakeholder management skills in a complex environment. You thrive in a collaborative role where you are your own decision maker. We value our unique team and are looking for someone who shares our vision of teamwork being the backbone of all we do.

Required experience & skills:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in project execution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A collaborative approach with a “can-do” attitude.
• Desire to be best-in-class and part of a winning team.
• Ability to be flexible when needed as our job is not always 8-16
• Willingness to travel up to 10-15 days a year.

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