Terminal Equipment Technology Manager

About the Role

Step into the engine room of global commerce at APM Terminals Elizabeth, where 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. 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

What We Can Offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture that empowers employees to excel
• Opportunities to develop skills and advance careers through continuous improvement
• A diverse, multinational workplace where operational insights directly influence how we work
• Lead operational technology modernization initiatives supporting terminal performance, resilience, and productivity
• Work with global teams, operational leaders, vendors, OEMs, and technology specialists in a complex port environment
• Play a key role in the Elizabeth Upgrade Project, integrating new technologies into live terminal operations
• Develop leadership capabilities while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the terminal equipment technology strategy as part of the broader Operational Technology (OT) roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global standards.
• Manage the deployment and integration of existing and new OT solutions, ensuring testing, operational readiness, and successful implementation.
• Drive technology asset reliability, resilience, and performance through structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the terminal equipment technology team responsible for operational technology solutions including Smartport, Asset Digitalization systems, ABB crane OCR, and related technologies.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, vendors, and system integrators to ensure delivery against performance, quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Collaborate with operational and technology stakeholders to leverage technology solutions that improve productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, enterprise IT standards, and applicable labor agreements while supporting change management and incident response activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Salary: $90K - $120K

Location

Elizabeth, NJ (5 days in office)