Project Manager - APM Terminals Yokohama

About the role

APM Terminals is looking for a Project Manager for its Yokohama terminal. The role is overall responsible for project management covering investment proposals for equipment and facilities, yard expansion, deregulation, capacity optimization and decarbonization (electrification of equipment). It also involves securing terminal concession renewal, optimizing the asset lifecycle, supporting operational improvements and championing sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage investment proposals for equipment and facilities, yard expansion, deregulation, capacity optimization and decarbonization.
• Drive strategies and negotiations to renew the terminal concession and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the asset management company to optimize asset lifecycle planning and deliver the Yokohama AM strategy.
• Support projects that improve capacity, efficiency and service quality across terminal operations.
• Champion decarbonization initiatives and integrate sustainable technologies into operations.
• Maintain regular contacts with senior management of central and municipal governments, private-sector partners and vendors such as MLIT, the Yokohama Harbor Bureau, YKIP and stevedoring companies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, vendors and internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, P&L and balance sheet, work closely with the CFO and help plan CAPEX proposals such as equipment replacement plans.
• Support senior leadership in decision-making and act as deputy CEO when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years in port operations, infrastructure projects or terminal management.
• Proven track record in concession negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong exposure to asset management and operational optimization.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and act as deputy CEO when required.

Required skills

• General shipping knowledge (liner trade, shipping line operations, documentation); complicated Japanese waterfront knowledge preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills in English; Japanese is an advantage.
• Financial acumen (budgeting, P&L).
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and decarbonization initiatives.