Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) - #2626802

Description

As Technical Project Manager (Engineering, Architecture & Operations) you will lead structured project delivery and technical coordination for a portfolio of Infrastructure & Operations initiatives within Hapag‑Lloydâ€s IT transformation and infrastructure modernization program. You will translate strategic objectives into executable plans, ensure transparency on progress and risks, and drive aligned execution across technical teams, initiative owners and senior stakeholders. You will work closely with the Head of EAO Portfolio & Transformation Program Management, EAO directors, architects, platform teams and initiative leads to secure clarity, alignment and delivery quality on complex technical projects.

CorporateDescription


Hapag-Lloyd is one of the worldâ€s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide . With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU , we keep global trade moving reliably every day.


Our global network spans 140 countries , 400 offices , and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.


When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.


We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.

Your Journey, Our Horizon



OrganizationDescription

• Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects


• Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career


• Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company


• At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)


• A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm


• Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad


• Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass


• A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical project management, IT project coordination, PMO or program delivery in complex IT environments


• Proven track record in leading infrastructure modernization initiatives (e.g., mainframe, midrange, cloud or data center/ infrastructure transformation)


• Strong capability to structure delivery plans, manage dependencies, and translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable management updates


• Hands-on experience preparing dashboards, SteerCo materials, executive updates and decision papers


• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel and comparable project reporting/ tooling


• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, Lean or hybrid delivery models; experience working across business and IT in matrixed/ international organizations


• Structured, execution-oriented and collaborative personality with strong communication skills, confidence in driving follow-ups/ ownership, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of strategic technical transformation initiatives (initial focus: Data Centre & Availability programs)


• Provide end-to-end technical project leadership: align scope, coordinate cross-functional teams, track milestones, and drive follow-up on decisions and actions


• Maintain transparent project artefacts (plans, roadmaps, RAID logs, portfolio overviews) using Jira, Confluence, LeanIX, SharePoint and Excel


• Manage dependencies across infrastructure, applications, architecture and business teams to ensure smooth delivery


• Create executive-ready reporting (dashboards, one-pagers, decision papers) for program reviews, SteerCos, director interlocks and quarterly planning


• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, blockers and cross-project dependencies together with initiative owners


• Strengthen portfolio governance and continuously improve ways of working, tooling, reporting automation and maturity tracking