Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Bremerhaven
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead test strategies for the NTB transformation project, coordinate testing activities, develop test plans, and ensure the integration and validation of complex technologies and systems.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As an OT&A Integration and Testing Lead, you will play a critical role in delivering the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB) Transformation Project.
- You will lead the governance and coordination of testing activities related to terminal automation and operational technology deployments.
- Working closely with operations, engineering, IT, OT teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders, you will ensure that complex technology solutions, system integrations, and operational processes are validated and ready for successful deployment into live terminal operations.
- Own and govern the Integration and Testing Strategy for automation and operational technology deployments across the NTB Transformation Project.
- Develop and maintain Test Plans, testing governance frameworks, schedules, acceptance criteria, and reporting standards throughout all project phases.
- Coordinate end-to-end testing activities, including factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, interface testing, system integration testing, operational scenario testing, user acceptance testing, performance testing, and operational readiness testing.
- Establish requirement-to-test traceability across business requirements, system requirements, operational processes, safety requirements, and technical interfaces.
- Lead integration planning across terminal operating systems, equipment control systems, crane automation, remote control systems, OCR solutions, automated equipment, OT infrastructure, and industrial networks.
- Manage defect governance processes, including prioritisation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, retesting, and escalation of unresolved risks.
- Coordinate testing activities between internal teams, vendors, solution providers, and terminal stakeholders to ensure delivery against project requirements.
- Maintain testing evidence, readiness assessments, acceptance documentation, and go-live validation materials.
- Support transition into business-as-usual operations through knowledge transfer, documentation handover, and lessons learned.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
Qualifications
- Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
- Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
- Strong knowledge of terminal operating systems and equipment control systems, preferably Navis N4 or equivalent.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently across project, vendor, and operational environments.
- English proficiency is required; German proficiency is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in automation, systems integration, testing, commissioning, OT, or complex industrial technology environments.
- Experience leading integration or testing workstreams within multi-vendor project environments.
- Proven experience developing Test Strategies, Test Plans, defect management processes, and readiness validation activities.
- Experience in container terminals, industrial automation, logistics automation, or other complex live operational environments.
- Experience with PLC-based automation systems, Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, WinCC, Ignition, industrial communication protocols, OT networks, and cybersecurity principles.
- Experience using structured test and defect management tools, preferably Jira and Xray or equivalent solutions.
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What we offer
- At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel.
- Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers.
- Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
- Contribute to a major terminal transformation programme involving automation, operational technology, infrastructure upgrades, and new operating models.
- Zusammenarbeit mit globalen Teams aus Technologie, Engineering, Betrieb und Projektmanagement bei komplexen Integrations- und Testinitiativen.
- Develop expertise in terminal automation, industrial technology, and digital transformation within a global port organisation.
- Work in an international environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving are central to project success.
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About Your Employer
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information: https://www.maersk.com Your promise. Delivered.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Logistics, Transportation
Integration and Testing Lead
- Location
- Bremerhaven
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
