Maersk

Project Manager

USA, California, Los Angeles, 90731 Full time
APM Terminals

About the role

The APMT role is part of the Technical Programme Delivery stream. This position focuses on delivering value to customers at the right time by using the most appropriate tools, frameworks, and ways of working.

This is an individual contributor role, with a strong focus on applying technical and functional expertise to achieve results. While people management is not the main responsibility, the role may include coaching or mentoring less experienced colleagues and contributing to process or program oversight.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned initiatives, projects, or work packages on time and with high quality
  • Apply technical and functional knowledge to solve common business challenges
  • Work independently on most topics, following established practices and policies
  • Seek guidance for complex or non-standard situations when needed
  • Contribute to planning, tracking, and execution of technical programs or processes
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and understand interdependencies
  • Support continuous improvement of tools, frameworks, and delivery practices
  • Informally guide or support less experienced team members when required

What you bring

  • Solid experience and in-depth knowledge in a relevant technical or functional area
  • Ability to manage your own work and priorities with minimal supervision
  • Experience working within defined processes, standards, or delivery frameworks
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic mindset
  • Good understanding of how your role connects with other functions in the business
  • Clear communication skills and ability to influence without formal authority

Level of autonomy & impact

  • Handles most work situations independently
  • Receives limited guidance and escalates only complex or non-routine topics
  • Applies judgment based on precedents and defined policies
  • Contributes to tactical decisions within the function
  • Supports team performance and delivery outcomes

Nice to have

  • Experience in technical program or project delivery
  • Exposure to coordinating work across multiple teams or stakeholders
  • Experience mentoring or coaching junior colleagues

Why join us

  • Opportunity to grow your technical and delivery expertise
  • Work in a collaborative, international environment
  • Ability to influence how technical programs are delivered and improved

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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