Regional Head of Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) Operations - Europe

Regional Head of Maersk Project Logistics Operations – Europe |

Location: Aarhus , Denmark

At Maersk, we're building the world's most integrated logistics network.

Within Maersk Project Logistics (MPL), that means delivering some of the industry's most complex logistics projects safely, consistently, and profitably. As our business continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for a Regional Head of MPL Operations - Europe to help shape the future of how we operate across the region.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, build organisational capability, and lead transformational change across Europe. You'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring we deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers while creating a more standardised, scalable, and high-performing operating model.

The Opportunity

As Regional Head of MPL Operations - Europe, you will lead the regional operational agenda for Maersk Project Logistics, partnering closely with Area leaders, Global Operations, Commercial teams, Product, Finance, and QHSE stakeholders.

Success in this role will come from your ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment, bringing people together around shared priorities and driving meaningful change across countries, teams, and functions.

You will play a central role in strengthening operational performance, embedding consistent ways of working, and helping MPL Europe continue its transition to a future-ready operating model.

What You Will Be Responsible For :

Regional Operations Leadership

• Drive operational performance across Europe, ensuring strong governance, service delivery, and customer outcomes.
• Deliver regional KPIs, budgets, and improvement plans while balancing safety, quality, customer experience, and profitability.
• Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities, prioritise actions, and improve operational results across the region.
• Lead operational implementation activities in partnership with Area, Product, and Implementation teams.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Drive standardisation across markets to create more consistent customer and operational experiences.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes, standards, and governance practices.
• Lead transformation and change initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and scalability.
• Champion continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

People, Capability & Leadership

• Build and develop a strong, future-ready operations organisation through coaching, capability development, and succession planning.
• Be a visible and engaged leader who fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead through change while maintaining engagement, alignment, and focus across teams and stakeholders.
• Support the attraction, onboarding, and development of operational talent across the region.

Stakeholder & Customer Leadership

• Act as the regional voice of MPL Operations across Europe.
• Build strong partnerships across Global Operations, Commercial, Product, Finance, Procurement, and QHSE teams.
• Ensure operational perspectives help shape customer solutions, business decisions, and product development.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational and customer challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Senior operational leadership experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or complex supply chain environments.
• Proven success leading regional or multi-country operations in a matrix organisation.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing teams and driving engagement through change.
• Experience driving operational excellence, standardisation, governance, and performance improvement.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence using data to guide decision-making and drive results.
• The ability to influence stakeholders, build alignment, and lead beyond direct reporting lines.
• Project Logistics experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Experience with CargoWise is preferred.

Why Maersk?

Maersk Project Logistics operates where complexity is highest and execution matters most.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future operating model of a strategically important business, influence how operations are delivered across Europe, and leave a lasting impact on our people, customers, and performance.

If you're an operational leader who enjoys building capability, driving improvement, and bringing people together to achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.

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