Role Overview:Maersk India/South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) has a significant logistics footprint in Indian comprising diverse products in both EXIM as well as Domestic Logistics. As India’s logistics landscape is going through significant changes, Maersk is embarking on a broad based and strategic transformation to create levers for long term growth. The transformation entails developing new capabilities and redesigning the logistics footprint, particularly in the inland business.To enable dedicated focus on this transformation while ensuring that ongoing business performance is not impacted, Maersk IBS is setting up a transformation office that will spearhead the initiative in close collaboration with Product, sales and Operations colleagues. The Transformation Office Manager will lead the Transformation Office and drive overall transformation agenda at Maersk IBS, focusing on these high-impact projects.This role is designed to expand organizational capacity and enable product leaders to focus on core business operations while the Transformation Office drives long-term strategic interventions, stakeholder engagement, and on-ground execution.Key Responsibilities:Set up and lead the transformation office to deliver on Maersk’s Transformation agenda, ensuring dedicated focus and agile execution via strong cross-functional collaborationAnchor development of business cases, investment proposals and drive organizational alignment for strategic interventionsProgram Manage the initiatives, develop milestones, report overall progress and lead regional and global reviewsEstablish robust collaborative operating model to drive organizational focus, visibility and commitment towards Transformation Initiative goalsDevelop and drive execution of Go-To-Market strategy for inland logistics expansion alongside commercial organizationWork with stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Global Account managers, Program Manager) to lay out customer value proposition from transformation initiativesEstablish and manage robust project governance frameworks, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.Support engagement with government stakeholders, policy makers, and administrative bodies for relevant discussionsIdentify risks and opportunities across transformation initiatives and proactively develop mitigation strategies.Qualifications & Experience:15+ years of experience in logistics or logistics-oriented consulting in both operating as well as transformation-oriented rolesStrong credentials in EXIM logistics with at least 7+ years of tenure in ICD / Rail business in operating or Business development capacityProven ability to lead in a matrixed organization and drive complex, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes.Strong understanding of inland logistics business, EXIM / Domestic Rail freight and overall logistics landscape in India.Experience engaging with government bodies, Railways stakeholders, policy makers, and private logistics partners.Prior experience in Tier 1 Consulting And/or Global EXIM logistics organizations Maersk is highly desirable.Key Competencies:Strategic thinking and business acumenStrong leadership and stakeholder engagementExcellent communication and negotiation skillsProject management and Operational excellenceAnalytical mindset with financial orientationMaersk 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 .
