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Regional Head of Transportation Product – IMEA

Maersk LineZA

17 days ago

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Job title : Regional Head of Transportation Product – IMEA

Job Location : Gauteng, Cape Town

Deadline : October 12, 2025

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Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? An opportunity exists for a Regional Head of Transportation Product to join our team in South Africa.

This is a regional responsibility for driving the business plans for landside business, how it fits in the Maersk integration journey and connection to Ocean products.

The Regional Head of Transportation Product is accountable for company priorities in the Ocean and Logistics business with a particular focus on Maersk's 'transported-by' product suites.

This individual will coordinate with key partners within operations, Areas, procurement, commercial and insights, as well as working alongside senior platform and portfolio owners (in both technology and business).

The expected outcome is to support the entire Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) business and contribute towards massive growth in the Transported by Maersk (TbM) business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Own the P&L for the IMEA landside transport product.

Drive product development from conceptualization through launch creating actionable plans, work streams and tactics and execute on those in support of new product launches.

Define and manage the product and business roadmap & strategy, setting expectations with all relevant stakeholders.

Collaborate with technology teams, Center, Areas, operational and other product teams, and business development partners to determine business plans, go-to-market plans and priority order.

Ensure business and technical stakeholder needs are aligned by driving mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions.

Ensure clear and concise written / verbal communication and coordination across a matrixed organization.

Create plans that have clear, measurable success criteria.

Manage the execution of initiatives from idea through launch, while setting and managing the right expectations with all relevant stakeholders.

Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.

Define metrics for success and failure and analyze and create dashboards for key metrics.

Regularly review metrics and proactively seek out new and improved data / mechanisms for visibility, ensuring your program stays aligned with organization objectives.

 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

At least 10 years of relevant experience in a senior level role with landside transport responsibility

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation.

Background in multicultural organisations with regional or global accountability

Solid strategic capabilities and direct operational experience

Strong influencing capabilities and the ability to work efficiently in a matrix environment driving outcomes without direct authority

Strong product and market knowledge

Financial acumen – ability to read, interpret and act on P&L

Self-directed / entrepreneurial

Cultural openness

Proven experience dealing with customers effectively

Change & project management

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