Head of IT Operations & Applications
MAERSK · Nordhavn, Denmark
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Calling on Head of IT Operations & Applications
At Maersk Tankers, we are experts in owning and operating tankers and gas carriers - through the energy transition. We are a global, evolving workplace where committed teams grow through opportunity, learning, and a shared pursuit for excellence.
Your opportunity to join the adventure
In IT Operations & Applications, you will join a team of talented and welcoming colleagues.
We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Head of IT Operations & Applications to lead the delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of our global IT services and business applications landscape.
As part of the Technology leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our IT operations, support services, infrastructure, and application portfolio enable the business to perform efficiently, securely, and at scale. Leading a talented team of IT professionals, you will foster a nimble and resilient technology organization that can adapt quickly to business priorities while delivering high-quality services across the enterprise.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of IT service delivery at Maersk Tankers while fostering a culture of operational quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Develop and support the IT Operations & Applications team, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented, and nimble culture
- Ensure stable, secure, and efficient operation of business-critical applications, IT services, and end-user support
- Manage and continuously improve IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, and request management
- Lead application lifecycle management, including upgrades, integrations, vendor management, and retirement planning
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with agreed service levels
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and colleagues across Technology to identify opportunities, improve processes, and ensure operational alignment and governance
Are you part of the solution?
At Maersk Tankers, you can come as you are and be among people who will expand your horizon. As our new Head of IT Operations & Applications, we do, however, expect that you can contribute with the following:
- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Proven leadership experience in IT operations, application management, and technology service delivery
- Experience managing enterprise applications, end-user services, and IT service management processes, preferably within an ITIL-based environment
- Business and commercial understanding with experience managing vendors, budgets, and key technology partnerships
- Solid understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to align technology priorities with business goals
In a collaborative environment, you lead with empathy and accountability, build trusted relationships across business and technology teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You take ownership, make business-focused decisions, and balance strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
For further information about the role connect with Head of IT, Baptiste Boryczka at baptiste.boryczka@maersktankers.com.
About Maersk Tankers
Maersk Tankers and affiliated companies operate one of the largest tanker fleets in the world through direct ownership and commercial management solutions for shipowners. Our mission is to be experts in owning and operating tankers and gas carriers through the energy transition, building on a legacy that dates to 1928. Maersk Tankers employs approximately 300 people in Denmark, Singapore, India, UK and the U.S. and is domiciled in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Tankers is part of A.P. Moller Group owned by A.P. Moller Holding.
Additional information is available at www.maersktankers.com