At Maersk, we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy, and on your career. At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We need to ensure that the voices around our table reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. If you believe you would add value to Maersk but don’t meet all the criteria we have included in this advert, we would still love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Senior Strategy Partner to join the Strategy function and support the strategic journey of Maersk, with responsibility for one or more business units or functions. As a Senior Strategy Partner, you will be the trusted strategic advisor and sparring partner to the respective Executive Leader(s) (CEO-1) of that area and their extended leadership team.

The key objective is to define and drive the strategic agenda and priorities of the respective business or function and ensure it is aligned with Maersk’s Enterprise 2030 strategy. You are the focal point when it comes to all strategic topics and jointly accountable for the success of APMM’s long-term strategy.

You will join the Strategy Leadership Team and report to the Head of Strategy, who is part of Maersk’s Executive Leadership Team.

What we offer

By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

Key responsibilities

You will be part of a high-performing team of Senior Strategy Partners that each individually for their respective area of coverage but also jointly are responsible for:

• Own and drive APMM corporate strategy work jointly with the full Strategy team towards the annual strategy review with CEO and Executive Leadership Team to set the long-term direction for the company

• Translate the Maersk enterprise strategy to 'what does it mean’ for the respective business or function, defining regional, segment or functional strategies with the respective Executive Leader.

• Review and refine existing strategies and define or accelerate critical strategic priorities.

• Drive operationalization of our strategy, define and prioritize strategic initiatives together with the respective Leadership Team and orchestrate action plans and timelines.

• Jointly with the Strategy Leadership Team drive alignment on enterprise-wide priorities across business areas, regions and functions.

• Run strategy projects with our in-house consulting team and the respective extended Leadership Teams while ensuring proper implementation plan and governance in place for executing strategic priorities.

What we are looking for

• A future colleague with a strategic mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment with teams and senior stakeholders.

• ~5 years experience from a top-tier management consultancy, and ideally with couple of years at least in Corporate Strategy from international/global organizations.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire others, effectively achieving goals through collaboration and influence.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of being capable to challenge and influencing stakeholders across all seniority levels.

• A logical approach to complex problems, and ability to communicate effectively and confidently challenge stakeholders and team members across all levels.

• Ability to use your consulting toolbox to guide teams in strategy work and consulting-type projects, being comfortable with taking ownership, leading teams in the absence of a Project Manager but also work independently in preparing relevant material for senior stakeholders.

• Ability to thrive in an environment of open and constructive feedback. You seek to develop yourself and others by receiving and delivering feedback in a constructive and empathetic manner.

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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