Area Head of MPL - SAA

About US A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 76,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. As Area Head of Maersk Project Logistics - Saudi Arabia Area, you will be accountable for operational performance and profitable growth within the Area/Cluster. Leads operations and business development teams to deliver service excellence, execute global standards, drive commercial opportunities, and own the P&L for their defined scope. Ensures alignment between product, sales, and operations to secure customer outcomes and sustainable growth. This role reports to Regional Head of MPL - IMEA. Key responsibilities: Leadership & team management • Leads Area/Cluster operations and business development teams (incl. managers, specialists, execution staff). • Builds capabilities, drives performance management, and ensures a strong team culture. Operational execution • Ensures end-to-end execution quality, service delivery, compliance, and QHSE adherence. • Monitors operational KPIs, identifies root causes of issues, and drives timely recovery actions. • Oversees resource planning, workload distribution, and utilisation of tools, platforms, and processes. • Leads implementation of new solutions, product updates, systems, and operational standards. Commercial & business development • Drives Area/Cluster growth through opportunity qualification, pipeline support, and customer solutioning. • Partners with Area LT and Sales to retain and grow business through improved delivery, onboarding, and customer experience. • Leads operational and commercial input into RFPs, pricing, and customer engagement. Governance & performance management • Owns Area/Cluster P&L for their operational scope. • Conducts regular performance reviews and forecasting with regional leadership. • Ensures adherence to global standards, policies, and processes and compliance with QHSE policies. • Drives continuous improvement, cycle-time reduction, and operational optimisation. Stakeholder alignment • Acts as primary operational & commercial-enablement representative for the Area/Cluster. • Ensures alignment across Product, Sales, CX, Finance, Procurement, and Regional Ops. • Represents the function in escalations, customer meetings, and strategic reviews. Skills required: • Strong logistics experience • Extensive management experience with past performance across multiple geographies • Experience with and sustained interest in systems and process management, process improvement • Good collaborator and communicator • In-depth understanding of Project Logistics delivery • Strong analytical ability with a global, digital mindset • Strong collaborative drive and stakeholder management skills • Extensive supply chain experience. 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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. Show more Show less