Opportunity

Opportunity

Shape the future of digital solutions and software engineering at Maersk Training.

Maersk Training is transforming into a digital first training and end-2-end service provider thus fundamentally changing how we build, design and deliver training products and solutions. Maersk Training is in search of a visionary leader for a new role as Head of Engineering based in Chennai or Denmark.

This strategic role is integral to our company's wider digital transformation journey and will oversee our technical software solutions on both front and backend. You will report directly to the Chief Digital Officer (DK), where you will get a vast opportunity to shape the future of training in the wind, maritime and energy industries – come join us in Maersk Training!

As Head of Software Engineering, you be responsible for our “Solutions” cluster, where you will oversee two technical teams through their respective managers, guiding them to meet our ambitious goals. You will ensure that we focus on building strong customer solutions and support our efforts to streamline and automate business processes.

We Offer

We are offering you a unique opportunity to become part of our senior layer of our digital organization where you are empowered to deliver according to our digital strategy. This opportunity allows you to make a substantial impact on a global scale and contribute to our mission of driving safer and more efficient operations for our customers.

We offer you…

• A direct and visible impact on the value and outcomes delivered to our global customers.
• Full ownership of our digital solutions, backend processes, and the end-to-end SDLC.
• An innovative and transformative environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Engineering at Maersk Training, you will play a pivotal role in driving both the vision and execution of our software solutions. Working closely with two talented managers, you'll ensure that our teams are aligned with business goals, delivering innovative and scalable solutions. Your leadership will balance strategic direction with solid understanding of hands-on execution.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Oversee two technical teams, managing the technology investments and engineering budget.
• Translate business needs into value adding technical solutions (app and platform development).
• Oversee frontend and backend development
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation and integration, ensuring ongoing optimization.
• Optimize software development processes, emphasizing Agile, DevOps, and best practices for security and scalability.

We are Looking for

You have a high self-drive and thrive in a dynamic environment with ambitions to deliver outstanding results. You are comfortable taking on challenges that come your way, have a keen appetite for driving your team to perform their best without micromanagement.

You have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a senior leader from a digital first company (maybe a successful startup). Specifically, we expect you to have:

• Masters education Engineering (software)
• Practical experience with full stack software development
• Proven experience in a senior digital leadership role within the tech industry.
• Preferably experience with digital transformations
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

As an individual, you value all forms of feedback, seeing it as a catalyst for your data-driven mindset and your passion for continuous learning and growth. You stay ahead of the curve with the latest technical trends, including AI and its potential to transform business. Collaboration and communication come naturally to you, just like starting your day.

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.