Head of Core Platform

As the Head of Core Platform - Customs Services Product, you will be responsible for leading the product development process, from concept to market launch. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership and management skills, and ideally, experience in customs services. You will oversee a global team of professionals, guiding them through research, development, prototyping, testing, and iteration to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products.

Head of Core Platform - Customs Services Product - Gothenburg, Sweden (Hybrid) or Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid) or Maidenhead, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development Leadership:
  • Drive the technical aspects of product development, ensuring all stages from ideation to market release are executed with excellence.
  • Oversee research and development, prototyping, testing, coding, designing, and iterative improvements of the product's features and functionalities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Maersk Technology and non-technology teams to ensure product development aligns with broader business goals and market needs.
• Management and Leadership:
  • Lead and manage a global team, including responsibilities for hiring, coaching, mentoring, task coordination, performance appraisal, and pay reviews.
  • Develop departmental plans based on the broader functional strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and ensuring the professional growth of team members.
• Strategic Contribution:
  • Participate in wider decision-making processes, contributing to the development of practices, processes, and procedures.
  • Work independently within a broad framework, solving complex challenges and considering the broader impact of decisions on the organization.
  • Collaborate with other functions to ensure seamless integration and implementation of solutions across the company.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in product development, with a strong technical background in building and launching products.
• Customs experience is highly advantageous, with an understanding of the specific challenges and requirements in this field.
• Proven leadership and management experience, including the ability to lead a global team and manage performance across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of business operations, industry trends, and cross-functional interdependencies, particularly within a technology-driven environment like Maersk.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and leading cross-functional teams across both technical and non-technical areas.

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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Locations:
SEGOT09 - Gothenburg-5&6, Maersk Sverige AB

GB - Maidenhead

DK - Copenhagen