Operations Technology (OT) Project Manager

Overview

APM Terminals

ROLE : Operations Technology (OT) Project Manager

Business Unit: APM Terminals

Function: Project Execution / Asset Delivery

Job Level: Level 5

Location: Chattogram, Bangladesh

Reports to: Head of Asset Delivery

Functional Reporting: Senior Deployment Manager, Global OT

About APM Terminals

APM Terminals is one of the world’s leading port and terminal operators, with a global network that plays a critical role in enabling international trade. As part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, we combine global expertise with strong local operations to build safer, smarter and more efficient terminals.

In Bangladesh, APM Terminals is developing a new container terminal in Laldia, Chattogram. This is a significant greenfield development that will bring together infrastructure, equipment, technology, operational systems and people to establish a modern terminal operation.

We are looking for an experienced OT Project Manager to lead the deployment and integration of Operations Technology (OT) and automation solutions for the project.

The Opportunity

As OT Project Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of the OT and automation deployment scope, from planning and design coordination through integration, testing, commissioning, go-live and operational stabilisation.

This is a highly cross-functional role at the intersection of terminal operations, engineering, automation, technology and project execution . You will translate global OT and automation product standards into a site-specific deployment that works effectively within the terminal's operational environment.

You will lead a team of deployment and automation specialists and work closely with global product teams, project functions, terminal operations, engineering teams, technology specialists, equipment suppliers, system vendors and contractors.

Your success will ultimately be measured by the safe and effective deployment of integrated OT solutions that are ready for live terminal operations, delivered within agreed scope, schedule and budget, and with minimal disruption during transition and go-live.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the project's OT and automation scope, ensuring alignment with agreed business outcomes, technical requirements, schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan (PMP) covering scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, governance, risks, change management, testing and deployment.
• Translate global OT and automation product standards and blueprints into practical site-specific deployment requirements.
• Drive the deployment lifecycle from roadmap and detailed planning through implementation, commissioning, go-live and operational stabilisation.
• Ensure site-specific requirements are appropriately incorporated while protecting product integrity and global standards.
• Track project progress, budget, milestones and key performance indicators and provide clear reporting to project leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Lead the integration of OT and automation solutions across terminal systems, equipment and technology platforms.
• Coordinate interfaces across systems such as Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Equipment Control Systems (ECS), PLC/SCADA, middleware/APIs, OPC UA, industrial networks, 5G and related OT infrastructure .
• Establish and oversee the deployment and integration testing strategy, including relevant testing, commissioning and acceptance milestones.
• Ensure technical issues, integration gaps and dependencies are identified early and resolved through structured cross-functional collaboration.
• Review and approve testing outcomes and readiness criteria before progression to subsequent deployment stages.
• Oversee first-line deployment support through go-live and remain actively involved until the solutions reach agreed operational stability.
• Act as the key coordination point between global OT/product teams, project functions, terminal operations, engineering teams, suppliers, contractors and technology partners.
• Manage suppliers and deployment partners against agreed plans, technical requirements, milestones and performance expectations.
• Drive alignment between multiple suppliers where their systems or products need to integrate within the terminal's overall technology ecosystem.
• Provide regular demonstrations, progress updates and decision points to senior stakeholders.
• Act as an escalation point for significant OT and automation deployment issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of automation and deployment specialists.
• Establish clear priorities, accountabilities and performance expectations across the deployment team.
• Create an environment where technical experts can collaborate effectively across functions, cultures and organisational boundaries.

Lead OT & Automation Project Delivery

Systems Integration, Testing & Go-Live

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Team Leadership