Project Manager

The Port of Barcelona's Muelle Sur Container Terminal is 100% owned by APM Terminals and has an annual throughput capacity of 1,560,000 TEU. APM Terminals is committed to major investments in further upgrading terminal infrastructure and container handling equipment over the coming years to enable the terminal to handle the largest container ships in service.
APM Terminals Project Execution has, in agreement with APM Terminals Barcelona, recently commenced the ramp-up of the corresponding multi-year project with the main focus on the civil & electrical engineering deliverables (quay wall, land side rail beam, and furniture upgrades). The main challenge of this project resides in the need to undertake simultaneous operations, i.e., multi-shift, marine and land construction works in between and around 24/7 operational berths, within a very busy port area (including cruise terminals proximity).
The Project Manager is the central project role which ensures the overall delivery based on time, budget, and scope specifications, and in accordance with the shareholder policies and guidelines. This role will require sound project judgment and strong leadership to establish priorities and maintain course, undertake proactive and effective stakeholder management (internal and external), and ensure minimal and safe disruption to ongoing operations.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities: General Ensure the project ultimately delivers the business case benefits, in accordance with APM Terminals policies and guidelines.Make certain that the project delivers on its primary objectives, i.e., project scope, schedule, and budget.Refine, develop, and execute project strategies and plans, including implementation approach, contracting strategies, budgets, and timelines.Manage all internal and external stakeholders in and around the project.Lead and direct an engaged project team.Champion a positive safety culture, within the project team and with all vendors, in accordance with APM Terminals' HSSE vision and policies as captured on the safety standards.Ensure the project team closely collaborates and aligns with the existing APM Terminals Barcelona organization to deliver the project with minimal disruption to existing operations.Implement the APMT Project Execution framework, including associated project management processes and tools, in full on the project.Ensure that regular project status reviews are executed, together with designers, consultants, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.Regularly issue written project status and performance reports to the project Steering Committee.Drive and implement the APM Terminals culture, values, and reputation while ensuring compliance with internal policies.Ensure timely (sectional) Go-Live and ensure smooth integration of the finished project (sections) into the running organization and business.Interfaces Close collaboration with Senior Management Team of APM Terminals Barcelona.Regular meetings and reporting into the Head of Portfolio and the Chair of Project's Steering Committee.Regular meetings with project, terminal, and Head Office management staff to ensure overall alignment, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.Frequent interaction with other APM Terminals functions to ensure their support and collect, share, and implement best practices.Project related interaction with relevant local authorities and stakeholders.Close engagement with APM Terminals PMO department to ensure APM Terminals Project Management standards are implemented and followed proactively on the project by all team members.CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE / SKILLS Qualifications Academic degree in an engineering or project management-based discipline (required).Project management qualification/certification such as PMP, PMQ (preferred).Experience Min. 15 years' experience in a delivery focused, project related environment (required).Experience with managing complex infrastructure and/or equipment projects (around €100 mil.), preferably in the transport and logistics sector, with clear responsibility on achieving safety, time, and budget targets (required).Experience in international assignments at leadership level.Experience in working in a matrix organization (required).Experience in simultaneous operations environments (preferred).Skills Fully aligned with and living the Maersk values: Humbleness, Uprightness, Constant Care, Our Employees, and Our Name.Strong leadership and influencing skills.Sound business judgment to set direction and establish priorities.Managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work.Proven time management skills in fast-moving, demanding work environment.Effective interpersonal and multi-cultural skills.Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English (required) & Spanish (preferred).A collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.English language fluency and minimum conversational Spanish is required.Microsoft Office/365 and SharePoint (both required).Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6 (both preferred).PMWeb, Proliance, PCM, Skire or similar (all preferred).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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