We are looking for a Functional Academy Manager (m/f/d) to join our CFO/ COO Academy team with a strong focus on procurement. In this role, you will shape and deliver learning offerings that strengthen capabilities in procurement and across the broader CFO/ COO functions, supporting performance across Hapag-Lloyd’s finance and operations functions.
You will take hands-on ownership of the end-to-end learning portfolio: from needs analysis and stakeholder alignment to programme design, delivery formats, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with Hapag-Lloyd’s learning architecture and capability development priorities.
Responsibilities- Design, develop and manage learning offerings that build functional capabilities within the CFO/ COO Academy stream, aligned with Hapag-Lloyd’s learning architecture and capability development, (e.g., for Procurement)
- Shape structured and specialized learning pathways for different target groups - from new hires to experienced experts and managers - ensuring relevance, scalability, and practical applicability
- Steer local & global projects, collaborating closely with our customers, stakeholders and Academy teams in Hamburg and Chennai; facilitate workshops & trainings and provide clear, regular project status updates
- Oversee and manage skill assessment in relevant departments under CFO/ COO Academy (e.g., Procurement)
- Contribute to shaping the CFO/ COO Academy portfolio, working with peers and stakeholders to ensure coherence, strategic alignment, and effective adoption in day-to-day work
- Develop and maintain an ongoing KPI dashboard for monitoring training progress
- University degree (e.g., Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, Adult Education, Communications) or equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience
- Solid professional experience in Learning & Development, People Development or in a Business Partnering role, with project management exposure (ideally in an international/ matrix organization). Functional knowledge in finance, procurement or operations-related fields is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively drive initiatives
- Solid foundational knowledge in project management/ experience with basic project management methods – setting clear priorities and plans, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution through disciplined tracking of actions, milestones, and deadlines to ensure reliable delivery
- Experience in conceptual work, developing decision materials and concepts (e.g., one‑pagers, training/ enablement concepts, rollout plans, communication and implementation approaches) – strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills are a plus
- Reporting and analytical skills: building and maintaining status updates, KPI/ dashboard logic and management readouts; confident user of Excel and common collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams); LMS experience is a plus
- High degree of ownership and self‑motivation, structured and reliable working style, strong service and stakeholder orientation; fluent English spoken and written
About UsHapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
- Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
- Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
- Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
- At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
- A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
- Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
- Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
- A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection
Skills Required
- University degree (Psychology, Business Administration, HR, Adult Education, Communications) or equivalent
- Solid professional experience in Learning & Development, People Development or Business Partnering
- Project management exposure and experience with basic project management methods
- Ability to drive initiatives proactively and take ownership
- Reporting and analytical skills, building and maintaining KPI dashboards and management readouts
- Confident user of Excel and common collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams)
- Experience in conceptual work and developing decision materials (one‑pagers, rollout plans, communications)
- Fluent English, spoken and written
- Functional knowledge in finance, procurement or operations-related fields
- Experience in international/matrix organizations
- Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills
- LMS experience
What We Do
With a fleet of 280 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.1 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13,700 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.1 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. Around 2,900 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.
