Deployment Lead Automation

Maersk•Charlotte, NC

16h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

APM Terminals OT Deployment Lead Role Purpose The OT Deployment Lead ensures successful deployment of OT products across terminals, driving project execution, stakeholder alignment, and compliance. This role blends technical expertise with leadership and ownership, managing deployments from planning through stabilization. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end deployment of OT products across multiple terminals, ensuring alignment with global standards, local needs, and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, schedule, resources, risk mitigation, and performance tracking. Manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver deployments on time and within budget, while maintaining product integrity. Drive stakeholder engagement and change management to ensure adoption and minimize operational disruption. Oversee testing, go-live, and stabilization phases, including first-line support and capability building for terminal staff. Monitor and report on deployment progress, risks, KPIs, and budget status to senior leadership. Support technical execution as needed, including requirements development, design reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
Proven experience in OT deployments, preferably in port or terminal environments.
Strong technical knowledge of TOS, industrial networks, control systems, and software.
Proficiency in project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, ALM).
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; ability to work in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end deployment of OT products across multiple terminals, ensuring alignment with global standards, local needs, and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, schedule, resources, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
Manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver deployments on time and within budget, while maintaining product integrity.
Drive stakeholder engagement and change management to ensure adoption and minimize operational disruption.
Oversee testing, go-live, and stabilization phases, including first-line support and capability building for terminal staff.
Monitor and report on deployment progress, risks, KPIs, and budget status to senior leadership.
Support technical execution as needed, including requirements development, design reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.