Senior Manager – Ports & Maritime

Ramboll Management Consulting
Location: Copenhagen/Aarhus

About the Transport, Infrastructure & Mobility Team

Ramboll Management Consulting is the advisory arm of the global engineering and design firm Ramboll. In recent years, we have strengthened our expertise in the transport, infrastructure and mobility industry, focusing on both public and private sector clients. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with strategic consulting to help clients navigate the evolving transport landscape.

We provide specialised advisory services across port strategy, commercial development, operational optimisation, maritime infrastructure planning, port digitalisation, sustainability and energy transition, including green fuels, shore power, carbon capture, and climate adaptation. Our mission is to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of ports and maritime stakeholders in Northen Europe and internationally.

Leveraging Ramboll’s extensive engineering heritage—covering coastal engineering, port design, offshore wind, and maritime infrastructure—our team positions Ramboll Management Consulting as a leading consultancy driving strategic transformation in the ports and maritime industry. We serve as a trusted thought partner to port CEOs, maritime operators and public authorities shaping the future of the sector.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to lead key projects in the ports and maritime domain, manage strategic client relationships, and help drive business development. You will play a central role in expanding our presence in the Northen European Countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany) while working closely with colleagues across countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of consultants specialising in ports, maritime infrastructure and transport.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies for the ports & maritime market.
• Identify and secure new opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with key clients such as major ports, terminal operators, shipping companies and maritime authorities.
• Oversee complex client projects—from market assessments and master plans to operational reviews, feasibility studies and maritime sustainability strategies.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations, proposals, white papers and publications.
• Stay at the forefront of global maritime trends, including digitalisation, decarbonisation, port resilience and changing trade flows.

Desired skills & experience

• A proven track record (5+ years) of leading and managing projects in the ports, maritime or wider transport infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of port operations, maritime logistics, terminal performance and Northen European maritime policy.
• Demonstrated ability to win new clients and develop long-term commercial relationships in the maritime industry.
• Excellent project management skills with a strong focus on delivery and impact.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in one of Nordic languages or German and English (written and spoken).

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Application details

Application deadline: 01/03/2026

For any questions, feel free to contact Leif Laszlo Haaning at lelh@ramboll.com. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!