Head of Technology (Pier 400)

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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