Business Development & Project Manager

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Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

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Maersk Air Cargo is the internal airline of Maersk, operating approximately 20 widebody freighter aircraft on both short haul and long haul.

From the headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, Maersk Air Cargo supports the logistics integrator strategy of Maersk by delivering air cargo capacity to Maersk’s global air network.

We Offer

Here is a great opportunity to be part of running an airline and to drive the integration of the airline into Maersk.

We are looking for a seasoned professional for our Business Development & Project Management team. You will be part of the team responsible for both Transformation and Business Development.

We can offer a very diverse opportunity where you will be challenged on various levels, giving you the possibility to develop many different skills both commercially, operationally, and strategically.

Among many things you will drive the development of new revenue streams. You will drive strategic initiatives, key analysis, project management, communication, memo creation, process optimization and other things supporting the Head of Business Development & Transformation and the leadership team of Maersk Air Cargo.

Maersk Air Cargo offers a diverse culture and working environment supported by the larger Maersk group. The role of Business Development & Project Manager is offering exposure to a broad range of stakeholders in both Maersk Air Cargo and Maersk which will support further development and career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The role is reporting to and supporting the Head of Business Development & Transformation under the following key responsibilities:

• Support deployment of excess capacity: Manage ad hoc charter flights from pricing, planning to execution as well as customer relations.
• Drive and own impactful projects of cross-functional and strategic character from planning to execution - often related to transformation and/or further integration with Maersk group.
• Build sound project plans and business cases (Business Memos)
• Internal Project Management Expert – changing project culture and supporting individual departments to lift project management skills across Maersk Air Cargo.
• Ad hoc support to Maersk Air Cargo leadership team
• General communication of MAC activities.

Who we are looking for

A highly structured & analytical candidate with solid experience with project management and strong stakeholder management skills are key capabilities for this role. Candidate is also expected to have a strong ability to facilitate cross-functional decision-making and execution.

Other skill sets making a highly attractive candidate:

• Hands-on, can-do and self-starter approach.
• Experience from logistics or a global industry.
• Maersk Experience is an advantage.
• Commercial flair & customer contract negotiation skills is a must
• Problem solving skills

Candidates must be able to work and reside in Denmark without company sponsorship.

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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