Application Manager - Shipping Applications – Maersk Tankers

Do you thrive at the intersection of business and IT - turning operational needs into impactful solutions?

On behalf of Maersk Tankers, Copenhagen, MARPRO Group is looking for an Application Manager - Shipping Applications - for their office in Copenhagen. You will report to the Head of IT Operations and Applications of the company.

The job

In IT Operations & Applications, you will become part of a collaborative team of eight skilled and supportive colleagues who value knowledge sharing, continuous learning and teamwork.

As Application Manager - Shipping Applications, you will play a key role in maintaining, improving and evolving the business-critical applications that support the commercial shipping operations, including platforms such as Sedna Stream and Veson IMOS. These solutions enable chartering, voyage management, pool operations, performance monitoring and commercial decision-making across the global organization.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, optimizing systems and partnering with colleagues across Commercial Operations, Finance, and IT. You will help ensure the commercial applications remain reliable, secure and efficient while bridging business needs and technology capabilities. By working closely with stakeholders and vendors, you will manage the daily administration and configuration of key applications, troubleshoot issues and translate operational requirements into practical technology solutions that create value for the business.

You will also lead application-related projects and drive continuous improvements across the application landscape. In addition, you will maintain application documentation, configurations, processes and support procedures, while ensuring compliance with security standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements and supporting audits and governance initiatives.

Professional qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, IT or a related field, combined with 3+ years of relevant experience or practical experience within commercial shipping.

• Experience from the shipping industry, ideally within operations, chartering, voyage management or similar commercial functions.

• Experience working with commercial shipping applications such as IMOS, Sedna Stream or similar business-critical platforms.

• Understanding commercial shipping processes and supporting business-critical systems.

Personal characteristics:

• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of shipping operations, business processes, and a natural interest in IT and business systems.

• Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-oriented approach.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions and cultures.

• Adaptable, curious and eager to learn in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Maersk Tankers offers

• An opportunity to join a leading global tanker operator with a strong industry reputation

• Exposure to collaboration across global teams

• A values-driven culture built on One Team, accountability and high performance.

• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment where people are empowered to make an impact and thrive

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Application

The application process is handled by MARPRO Group. If you have any questions to this position, please contact Acquisition Manager Inga Ellekjær MARPRO Group at +45 4015 1110.

If you are interested in the position, please upload a motivated application and an updated CV via the application button. You will receive a confirmation email from us. Please check your spam folder, if you have not received the confirmation within 10 minutes after applying, to ensure future communication.

About Maersk Tankers:

Maersk Tankers is a leading tanker operator and service company in the tanker industry, offering solutions that help vessel owners maximize both the economic and environmental performance of their fleets. The company owns and operates tankers and gas carriers across crude, product, chemical, and gas markets, providing commercial management, pool management, and voyage management services worldwide.

Built on more than a century of shipping heritage and operating as Maersk Tankers since 1928, the company combines scale, expertise, market insight, and digital innovation to deliver strong performance while supporting the maritime industry's transition towards lower emissions and greater efficiency.