Senior Implementation Manager - Contract Logistics

No matter your dreams and ambitions, Maersk offers exciting career opportunities in a truly international working environment. When you join Maersk, the world becomes your workplace. You will feel the diversity and dynamics of our international business from day one. We are committed to providing the best possible development and career growth opportunities to all our employees through digitalized learning and by keeping pace with technological change.

At Maersk, we have a clear vision: to become the Global Integrator of Container Logistics - connecting and simplifying our customers' supply chains. You will be part of a truly ground-breaking journey, striving to strengthen our customer focus and serve individual customer needs.

About the role

As Implementation Manager, you will lead large and complex Contract Logistics implementation projects in the EUR Region - being accountable from approval of the investment proposal until the final transition to the Area organization upon successful completion of the go-live hypercare period.

While this is a project-led role, it is highly operational in nature. Therefore, we also welcome candidates coming from senior warehouse leadership positions (e.g., Site Managers, Operations Managers, Operations Directors) within large international 3PL or warehouse organizations who have contributed to site start-ups, customer onboarding, automation rollouts, warehouse expansions, or other structured cross-functional initiatives.

You will drive projects that include complex greenfield sites as well as standard lease implementations. This role covers all aspects of planning, delivery, risk management, and financial management. You will coordinate across global, regional, and local organizations as well as across functions such as product, HSSE, and technology. Strong stakeholder management - both internally and externally - will be key to ensuring successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Finally, you will support the Area Head Implementation in building capability within the implementation community and across the wider organization.

Please note that this role can be based anywhere in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of accountability for the success of project implementations - setting direction, making decisions, and ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, and timeline.
• Define, develop, and execute project strategies & plans, including implementation approach, contracting strategies, budgets, and successful handover upon go-live.
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, including Maersk functions, contractors, and authorities, in close collaboration with local Area Management and the Steering Committee.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, rules of engagement, and all regulatory/legal requirements.
• Manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels.
• Maintain focus on risk management, including mitigation plans, cost management, and controls.
• Act as a center of excellence, sharing best practices with the project management community across Europe and contributing to capability building and talent development.

Who we are looking for

• Proven track record of managing large, complex implementation projects in contract logistics/warehousing or having led significant operational initiatives such as site start-ups, customer onboarding, process design, warehouse expansions, or automation deployments in a large 3PL/warehouse setting.
• Strong operational warehouse background with deep understanding of warehouse processes and technologies.
• Certified in project management (Prince2, PMI, or equivalent) - and/or demonstrated experience applying structured project management principles within an operational leadership role.
• Skilled in managing deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills, with sound business judgment.
• Agile, and able to deliver results quickly in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a matrix, multicultural organization.

We Offer

• A unique chance to be part of a fast-growing Contract Logistics business - with new warehouses being built or leased and major customer implementations taking place. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence how we do business, using your experience to define future ways of working in a highly international setting where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to lead complex, high-impact customer implementation projects that directly contribute to Maersk’s growth strategy.
• A collaborative and dynamic culture, where you will work closely with colleagues across functions, regions, and levels.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and a strong focus on learning and career growth.

At Maersk, we value diversity and see it as a strength. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next Implementation Manager to our team.

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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