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Performance Manager – Technical Decarbonization

TORM • Denmark • Added on Jul 8, 2026
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This role places you at the bridge between technical fleet operations and decarbonization targets. You will take ownership of TORM’s in-house data platform, NEXUS, ensuring that sensor data from a fleet of 90 modern vessels translates into actionable insights. By monitoring real-time fuel consumption and energy patterns, you will identify specific saving opportunities for auxiliary engines and boilers.

The maritime industry faces immense pressure to decarbonize, and this position focuses on the tangible reduction of GHG emissions via operational efficiency. Instead of abstract reporting, you will implement pilot projects for new energy-saving technologies and directly influence how vessels are operated. Your work transforms complex sensor data into a roadmap for a more sustainable shipping fleet.

This suits someone who possesses a marine engineering background or a strong flair for data analytics within the shipping industry. You should be comfortable engaging with both onshore vessel managers and performance-driven senior officers at sea.

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What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission is to serve as the data master for NEXUS, ensuring the integrity of information flowing from shipboard sensors to the central database. You will be responsible for defining the accuracy of this data and utilizing it to build creative user interface models that help the company visualize performance. Beyond data management, you will actively drive Automated Guidance systems to flag fuel-saving opportunities. This involves analyzing auxiliary engine and boiler performance and conducting daily energy efficiency evaluations. When a vessel shows excess consumption, you will intervene with data-backed solutions for the crew and management team. You are also tasked with overseeing pilot projects for new energy-efficient technologies. This includes testing innovative hardware or software solutions on vessels and reporting on their viability for fleet-wide implementation to meet TORM’s aggressive CO2 reduction goals.

Key learning opportunities for this job

A candidate in this role will gain deep expertise in maritime decarbonization technologies and the practical realities of fleet performance management. You will learn how to bridge the gap between theoretical emission targets and the technical limitations of on-board machinery like boilers and auxiliary engines. Exposure to the NEXUS internal platform provides unique insights into how large-scale industrial companies develop proprietary software to manage ESG data. You will refine your skills in data qualification, learning to troubleshoot discrepancies between physical sensors and digital reporting systems. Furthermore, the role offers a front-row seat to the evolving regulatory landscape of shipping. You will understand how international maritime carbon standards translate into daily operational instructions and long-term technical investments for one of the world's most modern fleets.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate likely has a background as a Marine Engineer or Deck Officer with practical experience at sea, ideally on tankers. This maritime 'DNA' is crucial for understanding the operational context of the data you will be analyzing and for gaining credibility when speaking with vessel managers. Technically, you should be a power user of MS Excel and have a natural flair for data analysis and visualization. If you don't have a sailing background, a strong technical profile in electronics or data science with specific shipping industry experience could be an alternative path to success. Soft skills are equally vital. You must be result-driven and possess the communication skills required to manage stakeholders across different cultures. Being able to explain complex data trends to a Senior Officer on a vessel requires both patience and professional authority.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, move beyond general data analysis and demonstrate a clear understanding of tanker operations. Mentioning specific challenges related to auxiliary engine loads or steam production in your application will show that you understand where the 'low-hanging fruit' for decarbonization lives in the maritime sector. Highlight any experience you have with in-house software development or data quality assurance. Since TORM emphasizes its 'One TORM' integrated platform, showing that you can collaborate across commercial and technical divisions is essential. Emphasize your ability to translate data into action rather than just observation. Finally, align your application with TORM’s Scandinavian heritage of flat hierarchies and psychological safety. Mentioning your preference for a team-based, collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is prioritized over rigid command structures will demonstrate a strong cultural fit.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

This role is a cornerstone of TORM's technical decarbonization strategy. While many sustainability roles focus on reporting, this one is focused on the 'how'—reducing the actual carbon intensity of the fleet through better data and technological interventions. You will specifically target on-board energy consumption, which is a major driver of the company’s Scope 1 emissions. By optimizing fuel use in auxiliary power systems and boilers, you are directly contributing to the company’s fuel efficiency KPIs and overall carbon footprint reduction. The role also touches on innovation and technology adoption. By running pilot projects for energy-saving devices, you are helping the company de-risk the transition to a low-carbon future, testing what works in the harsh environment of international shipping before scaling those solutions.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

One of the primary challenges is data reliability. Shipboard sensors can be temperamental, and getting high-quality, consistent data from 90 vessels operating in different global conditions requires constant vigilance and troubleshooting skills. Another hurdle is stakeholder buy-in. You will be asking busy crews and vessel managers to change their established workflows based on your data analysis. Overcoming resistance to change and convincing experienced seafarers to adopt new 'Automated Guidance' protocols requires diplomacy and strong evidence. Lastly, the balancing act between performance and operations can be difficult. You must find ways to reduce emissions without compromising the safety or commercial reliability of the vessel, necessitating a nuanced understanding of maritime operations.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day begins with reviewing overnight performance data across the fleet to identify any 'outliers'—vessels that consumed significantly more fuel than predicted. You might follow up with a vessel manager to investigate an anomaly in boiler usage. Mid-morning could be spent in collaboration with the NEXUS developers, perhaps designing a new dashboard layout that makes energy efficiency more visible to the crew. You might then switch to analyzing the results of an ongoing pilot project for a new hull coating or engine component. In the afternoon, you might join a cross-functional meeting to discuss voyage instructions or prepare materials for an upcoming Officer’s seminar. Occasionally, the day might include a vessel visit in port to inspect sensor installations or speak directly with the Chief Engineer about data reporting challenges.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

There is significant room for vertical growth within the Technical Decarbonization or Performance departments. As the industry’s focus on ESG intensifies, the ability to manage technical carbon reduction will be a highly sought-after executive-level skill. Lateral moves into Vessel Management or Technical Operations are also possible for someone who proves their ability to impact the fleet's bottom line. The role’s deep exposure to data science and software development could also lead to roles in maritime digital transformation and IT project management. Given TORM's global presence, there may also be opportunities for international mobility or participation in high-profile industry working groups focused on maritime decarbonization and the transition to green fuels.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Your closest internal partners will be the Vessel Managers, who are responsible for the technical upkeep and operation of the ships. You will also coordinate closely with the Commercial Division on constant power voyage instructions to optimize fuel over distance. On the vessels, you will interact with Senior Officers (Captains and Chief Engineers). Your role involves providing them with feedback on data quality and helping them understand how to use NEXUS guidance to improve their vessel's environmental performance. Externally, you will engage with vendors and technology providers for energy-efficiency pilot projects. You will also collaborate with the in-house IT and platform development teams to ensure that the NEXUS software remains a state-of-the-art tool for the entire organization.

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