Project Development Manager

Maersk

Transport and Warehouse Logistics

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland - Niederlande

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this role you lead the OT-focused project development for a fully automated container terminal, driving system improvements, automation modernization, and performance gains. You will manage a cross-functional team to deliver new capabilities from concept to operational deployment, aligning with terminal objectives and asset management. Your work enables safer, more reliable, and efficient terminal operations at scale. You join a data-driven, Lean culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration.

Compensation / Benefits

dynamic learning and training culture
extensive opportunities for personal development
safe and inclusive workplace
career growth paths within a global organization
exposure to a multinational environment

Responsibilities

Build, lead and develop a cross-functional team of System Development Engineers and Automation Development Engineers
Set priorities and allocate resources to align with terminal strategic objectives
Foster continuous improvement, engineering discipline, and cross-functional collaboration
Ensure collaboration between engineering, operations, asset management, and external vendors
Lead delivery of projects introducing new system functionalities, automation capabilities, and equipment modernization
Oversee full lifecycle of system development from concept and demand intake to implementation and delivery
Ensure projects meet scope, quality, timeline, and operational requirements
Coordinate internal teams and vendors to deliver integrated system capabilities
Develop and promote use of the system engineering approach across the V-model lifecycle
Establish engineering standards, documentation practices, and governance for system development
Drive optimization of automated equipment, control systems, and workflows
Work with operations and asset management to identify improvement opportunities impacting throughput and reliability
Use operational data to prioritize development and optimization initiatives
Serve as a key interface between operations, engineering teams, and technology vendors

Key requirements

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
8–12+ years of experience in automation, systems engineering, or industrial technology environments
Proven experience building and leading engineering teams delivering complex system or automation projects
Ability to structure and prioritize in a cross-functional terminal development context
People-centered leadership—coaching, guiding, and motivating teams
Strong understanding of system engineering practices and lifecycle management
Experience delivering integrated solutions across software, automation, and industrial equipment
Strong organizational leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Experience in automated container terminals, port operations, or large-scale automated environments
Familiarity with OT architecture, system integration, and operational optimization

continuous improvement mindset curiosity and problem-solving at root cause stakeholder management Terminal Operating Systems (TOS)equipment control systems PLC-based automation

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