Project Grant Manager (PEM)

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving observing how work happens, identifying what creates value,andremovingwhatgetsintheway.Weconstantlylookforsmarter,simpler,andsaferwaysofoperating.Ifyouthriveinenvironmentswherepeoplevaluelearningandarecommittedtocontinuouslyimprovedailyoperations,joinusandbeapartofourjourney.

WhatWeCanOffer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel.Ourcommitmenttoimprovementmeanseveryteammemberhastheopportunitytodeveloptheirskillsandadvancetheircareersbycontinuouslyrefininghowwework.Experienceadiverse,multinationalworkplacewhereyouroperationalinsightsdirectlyinfluencehowwework.

• BepartofthePortElizabethUpgradeProject,alarge-scaleinfrastructureanddecarbonizationinitiativesupportinglong-termterminalgrowth.

• Workwithinternalandexternalstakeholdersacrossgovernmentagencies,energyproviders,portauthorities,andglobalbusinessfunctions.

• Developexpertiseinfederal,state,andlocalgrantfundingprogramswhilecontributingtoenvironmentalandoperationalimprovements.

• Accessongoinglearninganddevelopmentopportunitieswithinaglobalorganizationfocusedoncontinuousimprovement.

ProjectGrantManager

As Project Grant Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project and APM Terminals Elizabeth’s decarbonization ambitions. The role is responsible for managing the Clean Ports Program sub-award, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and identifying additional funding opportunities that support both financial and environmental objectives.YouwillactastheprimaryliaisonbetweenAPMTerminals,thePortAuthorityofNewYorkandNewJersey,governmentagencies,utilityproviders,andabroadrangeofinternalstakeholderstoensuresuccessfulgrantadministrationandprogramdelivery.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Developandmaintainafundingroadmapalignedtoprojectphases,includingequipmentelectrificationandinfrastructureupgrades.

• Monitorfederal,state,andlocalfundingopportunitiesandprioritizegrantsandincentivesthatsupportbusinessobjectives.

• Leadthefullgrantlifecycle,includingapplicationdevelopment,budgeting,stakeholdercoordination,administration,andreporting.

• Ensurecompliancewithgrantrequirements,reportingstandards,andapplicableregulationsacrossagenciesandfundingprograms.

• Managefinancialreporting,forecasting,performancetracking,andgrant-relateddocumentationfortheElizabethUpgradeProject.

• Buildandmaintainrelationshipswithfundingbodies,regulatoryagencies,communitystakeholders,andstrategicpartners.

• Collaboratewithglobalandlocalcross-functionalteams,includingProcurement,Legal,Finance,Tax,Treasury,EnergyTransition,andDecarbonizationfunctions.

WhatWeAreLookingFor:

• Continuousimprovementmindset:wearelookingforsomeonewhobringsathoughtfulimprovementmindset—curiousabouthowworkgetsdoneandmotivatedtomakemeaningful,sustainableimprovementsovertime.

• Leadership expectation: We arelookingforpeoplewhoconsistentlyputcustomersfirst,leadbyexamplewithrespectforpeople,deliverresultswithintegrity,anddrivecontinuousimprovementbysolvingproblemsattheroot,developingpeople,andraisingstandardseveryday.

• Minimum7yearsofexperienceingrantwritingandadministration,includingatleast4yearsmanaginglargegrantsexceedingUSD100million.

• StrongunderstandingofU.S.federalandNewJerseyregulatoryframeworks,politicaldynamics,andenvironmentallegislation.

• Abilitytoanalyzeandinterpretcomplexlegal,regulatory,andcompliancerequirements.

• Strongfinancialacumen,includingknowledgeofforecasting,cashflowimplications,taxconsiderations,andtreasuryimpacts.

• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunication,stakeholdermanagement,negotiation,andrelationship-buildingskills.

• Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,Finance,PublicAdministration,orarelatedfield;amaster’sdegreeispreferred.

• Comfortableoperatinginadynamicenvironmentandworkingacrossculturestoachievesharedobjectiveswithintegrityandprofessionalism.

Location:Elizabeth,NewJersey,USA

SalaryRange:USD117,000-USD130,000

Benefits:Full-timeemployeesareeligibleforHealthInsurance,PaidTimeOff,and401(k)match.

WorkAuthorization:ApplicantsmustbeauthorizedtoworkforanyemployerintheUnitedStates.

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