Terminal Equipment Technology Manager

About the Position

Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Elizabeth, you’ll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York & New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond.

This is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You’ll collaborate with high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate-and global.

Why you’ll love it here

• Be part of a major gateway on the U.S. East Coast
• Experience high-volume, complex terminal operations
• Work with driven teams in a fast-moving environment
• Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving, observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational technology modernization initiatives that directly support terminal performance, resilience, and productivity.
• Work with global teams, operational leaders, vendors, OEMs, and technology specialists across a complex port environment.
• Play a key role in the Elizabeth Upgrade Project, helping integrate new technologies into live terminal operations.
• Develop your leadership capabilities while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industry 4.0, or a related field.
• Proven experience within container terminal operations, port digitization, industrial automation, or large-scale industrial environments.
• Strong expertise in Operational Technology environments, including systems such as PLCs, SCADA, PDS, CCS, RFID readers, CAN bus, ECUs, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including development and execution of Project Management Plans in complex deployment environments.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams, stakeholders, technology vendors, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT standards within operational technology environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card and Port Access Card.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $130K - $160K
• Location: Elizabeth, NJ (5 days in office)

About the Company

APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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