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As part of the Project Controls team, APM Terminals is looking for an experienced Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling for the Maasvlakte II Expansion (MVII‑E) project. This role is critical in an interface‑heavy terminal environment covering Civil, Equipment, IT/OT systems, commissioning and operational readiness.

The objective of this position is to own and drive the integrated master/detail schedule, ensuring schedule integrity, clear visibility on interfaces and risks, and robust support to project decision‑making, re‑baselining and recovery planning.

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic, learning‑oriented work environment where your development takes centre stage. Through our commitment to Lean thinking and continuous improvement, we provide both the space and the tools to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact.

We offer:

• An innovative workplace with a strong focus on technology and operational efficiency
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and professional training
• A safe, inclusive workplace where collaboration and engagement are key
• Career growth paths within a globally operating organization

• Overall: Owns and drives the integrated master schedule for the terminal expansion project (Civil, Equipment, IT/OT, Commissioning, Ramp‑up); supports schedule optimization and recovery opportunities; plans, coordinates and supports expansion activities in the operational terminal environment; maintains an integrated overview of schedule, scope, risks and dependencies in close cooperation with Project Controls; ensures business and operational input is embedded in the project schedule and sequencing.
• General: Acts as planning focal point for terminal integration and interface management across Civil, Equipment, IT/OT and Operations; maintains full awareness of project requirements, risks, changes, budget and schedule; reports progress and escalates issues as required; ensures that commissioning, testing, safety and compliance activities are fully integrated into the project schedule; develops, maintains and updates baseline and re‑baseline schedules in Primavera P6; performs delay analysis, TIA, what‑if scenarios and recovery planning; reviews and challenges contractor and supplier schedules for logic and realism; tracks procurement and long‑lead items and reflects impacts in the integrated schedule.
• Safety: Integrates safety, commissioning and compliance activities into the project schedule; actively promotes safety and supports visible safety leadership on site from a planning and sequencing perspective.
• Project Controls & Governance: Tracks project progress against the approved baseline; maintains a forward‑looking schedule risk view; assists in monitoring potential risks, mitigations and deviations; ensures compliance with APMT standards for WBS, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting and EVM integration.
• Communications: Ensures clear and transparent schedule communication within the project and towards stakeholders; ensures consistent and timely planning and progress reporting; meets regularly with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain full awareness of issues impacting safety, milestones, interfaces and delivery dates.

A professional with a Lean mindset – someone who identifies opportunities, analyses challenges and drives improvements. You are naturally curious, detail‑oriented and not afraid to critically assess existing processes.

You:

• Have a degree in Engineering, Project Management or similar.
• Have a project management certification (PMI, Prince2, IPMA or similar) is desirable.
• Have 7+ years experience in planning / project controls roles on large, complex infrastructure or heavy industry projects.
• Have proven experience in container terminals, ports, or maritime logistics projects with strong interface management.
• Demonstrate experience with integrated master schedules, re‑baselining, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Have experience working in multi‑contractor, multi‑package environments with strong dependency management.
• Are results‑driven, proactive and delivery‑focused.
• Have a strong holistic planning mindset – able to understand the full project before diving into detail.
• Are highly analytical with strong scenario / sequencing thinking.
• Have high discipline in follow‑up, documentation and schedule governance.
• Are able to build strong working relationships in a matrix and multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Have strong communication skills, able to challenge and align stakeholders based on facts and data.

With your dedication and mindset, you help us become better every single day.

Do you recognize yourself in the above profile? Please apply by uploading a detailed motivation letter and your resume to our job portal. As part of our pre‑employment screening, we ask you to provide a VOG.

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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