Head of Technology (Pier 400)

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Head of Technology (Pier 400)

Apply remote type Site Based locations USA, California, Los Angeles, 90731 time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R155095 APM Terminals

Position: Head of Technology – P400

We are looking for a head of technology for our fully automated terminal, namely P400, on the West Coast.

The Head of Technology plays a crucial role in leading the technology strategy and execution required to optimize the operations and drive efficiencies. The candidate must have a blend of good technical expertise, business acumen and leadership skills to oversee the implementation and management of the advanced automation systems and ensure seamless and secure operations. The Head of Technology works very closely with the automation, asset management and operations functions.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary / strategic tech leader and track record of driving digital transformation initiatives
• Good communication skills upwards and with peers / teams
• Good leader / people manager who have a proven track record of building a strong team
• Collaborative and ability to work in a highly matrix environment
• Good financial acumen
• Proven track record to deliver value
• Strong partnership with terminal, vendors, service providers, stakeholders in the global network
• Execution focused / results-driven

Technical skills:

• Tech leader / CIO for a fully automated (large) terminal
• Good technical skills across networks, data centers, general infrastructure, LTE
• Cisco HCI, Nokia LTE, Kalmar automation, Navis TOS, Gate operating systems, OCR
• Change control and tech operational excellence practices with a 99.9% uptime on 24x7x365 operations
• Good understanding of cyber-security standards and management of terminal cyber profile to safeguard the data and operations
• Tech lean practices to drive continuous improvements, innovation in the context of advanced automation
• Driving the adoption of innovative technologies in close partnership with the automation, asset management and operations functions
• Software upgrades, specifically NAVIS TOS upgrade (4.0 version)
• Full DR and tech BCP, full redundancy and resilience
• Delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects

Other info:

• APMTY size – 21k employees; Maersk 100k employees
• Geographic location: In long beach area, California
• Work from office 5 days a week
• Salary $230k – 280k per annum plus One Maersk Bonus
• Manage a team of 10-15 people, with global and regional teams
• Matrix reporting line (straight to CIO and dotted line to terminal MD)

What success looks like / KPIs:

• Uptime / terminal operations at 99.9%
• Strong, stable high performing team with a EES of 4.2+
• Strong Cost management and meeting annual budgets against agreed 3-year cost-plan, and ability to demonstrate ROI on technology investments
• Working as ‘one team’ with terminal SMT as well as Regional tech LT as per terminal SMT and Tech LT EES

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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About Us

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world.

You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

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