Head of Operational Excellence - IMEA

As the Head of Operational Excellence - IMEA at Maersk, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of operations in the IMEA region. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the deployment of The Maersk Way (TMW) across the diverse and dynamic IMEA region, ensuring sustainable performance, high standards, and a culture of continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include translating global TMW frameworks into actionable plans customized for the regional complexity of IMEA, deploying operational excellence tools and routines, partnering with senior leaders for planning and governance, and developing operational excellence capabilities at all levels. You will lead a matrixed team of OpEx experts and regional ambassadors to drive measurable business outcomes, monitor KPI performance, and create a learning environment through training and feedback loops. You will be accountable for successfully deploying TMW standards across IMEA, building capabilities and transforming culture, improving KPIs related to customer experience, reliability, safety, and cost, engaging leadership, aligning practices, and contributing to Maersk's global transformation journey. We are looking for someone with significant experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement in complex multi-country operations, a track record of translating strategic vision into operational execution, strong influencing skills, advanced program management expertise, data-driven thinking, and success in developing people and cultural shifts. This role offers you the opportunity to lead transformation, drive impact through operational excellence, and shape the way Maersk operates in the dynamic IMEA region. If you are passionate about creating lasting change and ready to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our ambitious journey at Maersk.,