Implementation Manager - UK

No matter your dreams and ambitions, Maersk offers exciting career opportunities in a truly international working environment. When you join Maersk, the world becomes your workplace. You will feel the diversity and dynamics of our international business from day one. We are committed to providing the best possible development and career growth opportunities to all our employees through digitalized learning and by keeping pace with technological change.

At Maersk, we have a clear vision: to become the Global Integrator of Container Logistics - connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chains. You will be part of a truly ground-breaking journey, striving to strengthen our customer focus and serve individual customer needs.

As Implementation Manager , you will lead large and complex Contract Logistics implementation projects in the EUR Region - being accountable from approval of the investment proposal until the final transition to the Area organization upon successful completion of the go-live hypercare period.

You will drive projects that include complex greenfield sites as well as standard lease implementations. This role covers all aspects of planning, delivery, risk management, and financial management. You will coordinate across global, regional, and local organizations as well as across functions such as product, HSSE, and technology. Strong stakeholder management - both internally and externally - will be key to ensuring successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Finally, you will support the Area Head Implementation in building capability within the implementation community and across the wider organization.

Please note that this role can be at any of our UK Sites.

• Act as the single point of accountability for the success of project implementations - setting direction, making decisions, and ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, and timeline.

• Define, develop, and execute project strategies & plans, including implementation approach, contracting strategies, budgets, and successful handover upon go-live.

• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, including Maersk functions, contractors, and authorities, in close collaboration with local Area Management and the Steering Committee.

• Ensure compliance with contract terms, rules of engagement, and all regulatory/legal requirements.

• Manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels.

• Maintain focus on risk management, including mitigation plans, cost management, and controls.

• Act as a center of excellence, sharing best practices with the project management community across Europe and contributing to capability building and talent development.

• Proven track record of managing implementation projects in contract logistics/warehousing in an international environment.

• Strong operational warehouse background with deep understanding of warehouse processes and technologies.

• Certified in project management (Prince2, PMI, or equivalent). Skilled in managing deliverables, milestones, and timelines.

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills, with sound business judgment.

• Agile, and able to deliver results quickly in a high‑paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience working in a matrix, multicultural organization.

• A unique chance to be part of a fast-growing Contract Logistics business - with new warehouses being built or leased and major customer implementations taking place. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence how we do…