Marine Talent & Performance Manager

Navigate Talent, Drive Performance at Sea - are you our new Marine Talent & Performance Manager?

Do you have an eye for nurturing talent and a passion for lifting performance in a highly operational environment? Can you see yourself driving performance, culture, and development for Maersk’s 12,000+ seafarers?

If so, you might be the colleague we’re looking for in Marine People Strategy, part of the wider Maersk Fleet Marine People & Culture team.

About the Role:

Sailing container vessels with food, goods, and medicine across the world is more than a job- it’s a lifestyle. Our 12,000+ seafarers live and work at sea for weeks or months at a time, sharing their journey with colleagues onboard through all conditions. Supporting their growth, wellbeing, and performance is critical to our success.

As our new Marine Talent & Performance Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of key initiatives that enhance the seafarer experience and culture, strengthen leadership pipelines, and drive retention. From talent screening to performance appraisals, you’ll help ensure we have the right people, in the right roles, with the right support to thrive at sea.

Key Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You enjoy building the ship while we sail it and embrace change as an opportunity to improve what we do. Whether your background is in HR, project management, or maritime operations, you bring curiosity, structure, and a passion for making a difference. You’ll thrive in this newly established role if you have:

• Talent Development Experience - A strong understanding of talent management, ideally in a frontline or operational setting.
• Project & Change Management Skills - Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and drive adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking - A data-informed mindset with the ability to identify trends, measure impact, and connect initiatives to broader business goals.
• Strong Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English and the ability to engage global teams.
• Collaborative Leadership - A team player who can influence and inspire across functions and cultures.
• Resilience & Drive - A self-starter who embraces challenges and continuously seeks improvement.
• Experience: We expect you to bring 4-5 years of experience in a corporate environment. Maritime industry experience is a plus but not a requirement.

Workplace & Team

This role is based in Copenhagen, at Maersk’s Nordhavn offices. You’ll report to the Head of Marine People Strategy and join a small, passionate team dedicated to supporting our global seafarer community.

Our Culture at Sea - and in the office!

At Maersk, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture where every seafarer feels respected, included, and safe - both physically and psychologically.

We believe that:

• Respect is the foundation of teamwork and trust. Every crew member, regardless of rank or background, is treated with dignity and fairness.
• Inclusion means creating diverse and welcoming environments where everyone can contribute and grow.
• Psychological Safety empowers our crews to speak up, share ideas, and raise concerns without fear – ensuring continuous learning and improvement.

This culture is not just a vision it is an ambition and by design becoming a lived experience, supported by leadership, reinforced through training, and embedded in our daily operations at sea and on shore. As our new Marine Talent & Performance Manager you will play a critical role on these ongoing efforts.

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.