Head of Transformation

Lead transformation across APM Terminals.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations?

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, we are dedicated to enabling global trade and driving sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we operate a network of strategically located terminals and provide innovative logistics solutions that connect economies and communities.

Our success is powered by a strong Lean Business System that embeds continuous improvement into everything we do – how we lead, how we perform and how we improve. 

In your role as Head of Transformation, you will be accountable for leading and executing large-scale transformation programs that accelerate impact and ensure the value realization of the APM Terminals transformation, including the successful delivery of our Strategy 2030. This role is a core driver within the COO leadership team, leading a team of specialists in the areas of transformation, change leadership, and project management.

What you will be accountable for:

• Leading and managing the entire APM Terminals transformation portfolio, driving alignment with strategic priorities and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Defining and enforcing clear objectives and performance targets, while establishing robust tracking mechanisms to monitor progress, ensure accountability, and enable timely course correction.
• Challenging and guiding APM management teams to evaluate potential programs based on business case potential and organizational capability.
• Championing and embedding Lean as a cultural and operational foundation across the organization, using it as a catalyst for continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and Lean, leveraging technology trends and opportunities.
• Establishing and scaling best-in-class project and change management frameworks, while upskilling teams to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all functions and terminals.
• Working closely with global, regional, and terminal teams to drive unified execution and learning, promoting cross-functional collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Attracting, developing, and retaining talent, fostering an environment of open communication, learning, and development..

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience leading a strategic Transformation team, in a global and matrix B2B or B2C organization with successful and ongoing change and transformation.
• Proven experience role modelling and driving Lean.
• Proficiency at managing teams and excels in growing and developing people.

• Skilled in leveraging customer insights and data to drive outcomes and achieve business results.
• Interest about industry changes, including technological and other trends
• Prior experience in transport, terminal or shipping is an advantage.
• Degree in business, strategy or related discipline is an advantage.

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.

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