APM Terminals · 1 day ago
Project IT Manager
Elizabeth, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAPM Terminals is undertaking a significant capital project at its Terminal in Elizabeth, NJ, USA. The objective of this position is to plan, set-up, lead, drive and be accountable for the execution and delivery of IT, communications and modernization infrastructure, systems, processes and applications in collaboration with ICT vendors.
Angel InvestmentLogisticsMarine TransportationPorts and HarborsProject ManagementShippingTransportation
Responsibilities
Build the IT organization to assure project deliverables and business as usual work
Create an integrated project plan with milestones for tracking along with the other project work streams
Drive and lead the end-to-end planning, development, procurement, execution, deployment and delivery of all the physical ICT assets and systems (hardware, software and integrated systems) in the project – in line with the project’s scope, timeline, budget and objectives
Propose final project IT/OT set-up including equipment, systems, electrical instrumentation and control, and infrastructure), based on: 1) Shareholders’ global standards, 2) local business requirements, 3) local law and regulations, and 4) the approved project business case baseline
Manage all contractors, consultants, suppliers and other vendors related to build the ICT/modernization systems
Liaise with all relevant shareholders’ HQ functional departments and challenge requirements for ICT set-up ensuring the use of the most up-to-date and fit-for-purpose solutions
Liaise and engage closely with Project Head of Asset Delivery, Civil Package Manager, Equipment Package Manager, Electrical Engineer and other relevant peers and relevant shareholders’ HQ functions: 1) to understand critical dependencies and interfaces affecting the project, 2) to ensure functional requirements are met for successful integration testing and go-live, and 3) to ensure successful handover of ICT/modernization assets and systems to the terminal operations team at the end of the project
Within the defined scope, manage all changes to the ICT/modernization scope, schedule, budget and risks
Build, coach, develop, provide direction and leadership to the ICT/modernization delivery team. Promote APM Terminals and Maersk culture, build and maintain high engagement, be a role model of Maersk/APM terminals culture and leadership
Together with the Project Management Team, actively drive and promote safety culture, ensure all safety procedures are implemented and followed on
Act as primary point of contact and be responsible for the company in regard to the planning, design and technical/system interfaces, ICT works supervision and progress control, and its full requirements to operate (the execution and delivery of works is the ICT partners’ responsibility)
Together with the Head of Asset Delivery, HR and shareholders’ HQ functions, build the ICT delivery team by recruiting high-skilled professionals
Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams and activities of others in the delivery of the ICT scope
Take responsibility for the integrated functioning of the ICT/modernization hardware and systems, ready for integration testing and go-live
Manage quality assurance, quality control, testing and commissioning
Maintain full awareness of project requirements, risks, changes, budget and schedule, report progress and liaise as necessary
Ensure that commissioning, safety and compliance are addressed early in the project and managed in accordance with the shareholders’ policies and standards
Oversee the interfaces, constructability, value engineering and peer review processes for the ICT works
Have strategies, mitigations and response plans for risks, re-assess project value if needed
Integrate safety and corporate cyber security strategy into the design of the ICT/modernization assets and systems
Actively promote safety and assume a visible leadership role on the (construction) site
Drive that all staff, partners and contractors maintain full awareness of safety as a priority
Ensure compliance by all ICT/modernization vendors to the shareholders’ safety standards and policies in cooperation with the on-site HSSE manager
Together with the Project Controls team, implement the shareholders’ project controls and project procedures to manage the project ICT/modernization in a forward-looking manner
Ensure, together with the authority compliance / permit team, that all necessary permits and approvals are in place for the timely delivery of the project
Track progress of the delivery of the ICT/modernization assets and systems against the approved baseline and, where appropriate, ensure issues are pro-actively addressed, resolved and/or escalated and reported
Assess delays and report on what corrective measures are being taken to mitigate delays
Ensure that the impact of change is fully assessed and introduced in a controlled manner
In line with the shareholders’ standards, implement best in class ICT/modernization practices across the project and ensure they are consistently deployed by project staff and ICT vendors and partners
Maintain high technical standards and pioneer new techniques for improved ICT/modernization systems
Maintain a forward-looking risk-register and subsequent mitigation strategies
Together with the Contracts Manager, ensure proper contract management is in place
Ensure clear communication within and from the ICT/modernization team
Ensure consistent and timely project reporting
Work closely with the business integration team ensuring that: dependencies from elements outside own responsibility (e.g. operations, commercial, legal, funding etc.) affecting construction and equipment delivery are well understood, and the business integration team understand impacts of changes towards construction, equipment and project IT systems delivery
Liaise closely with all disciplines within the shareholders’ organisations to ensure that emerging workload is identified in advance and that resource requirements are planned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years' experience in an ICT/modernization project related environment, preferably in the transport and logistics sector
Minimum 5 years' experience in an ICT and/or modernization management role
Relevant project management experience in a real time environment (logistics, shipping, etc) and exposure to project controls
Good understanding of ICT, port equipment, modernized systems and controls, or related industrial infrastructures architecture
Experience with technology innovations like cloud, IoT, AI and API
Have a strong understanding of ICT and Industrial Technology, built on a solid foundation of technical engineering skills
Team player, capable of motivating peers and reports to achieve project success
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Persuasive, being able to influence colleagues and vendors to reach the project goals
Driven, self-motivating, result orientated
High discipline – following through on actions and ensuring necessary documentation
Ability to motivate and develop employees to create a performance driven organization
High quality awareness and ability to work with constant care
Sensitive to cultural diversity and experience in a multicultural environment, in regard to colleagues, employees of vendors and other stakeholders
BSc in Information Systems Management or similar, or MSc or MBA in Science, IT Management or similar
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k + Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
And more!
Company
APM Terminals
APM Terminals operates comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Ramon Delgado
Chief Financial Officer SFCT Miami (Joint Venture Maersk Group / CMA-CMG)
Akaki Chubinidze
Finance Business Partner
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