We are Hiring!
We are a dynamic company that is constantly looking for further motivated colleagues who wish to accompany our future growth path. Should you be an experienced shipping professional with the desire to excel in your field, we encourage you to apply to your aspired position. Unsolicited applications are always welcome. Currently open positions are listed below.
As a ship‑owning company with more than 150 years of history, we recognise that our shore‑based employees are essential in supporting our vessel operations and its crew on board. Without dedicated and capable professionals supporting vessels on land, AL Group could not successfully conduct its business. We strive to meet the needs of our shore employees, providing an environment where you can grow and contribute meaningfully. As a family‑owned business, we value loyalty and trust just as much as high performance.
Position Summary:
The Group IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company’s IT operations across all international offices, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable systems that support both shore-based and vessel-based operations. This includes the analysis of organizational processes and their optimization. The role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise and excellent cross-cultural communication skills. The Group IT Manager reports to the Group Fleet Director and to the Group Shipmanagement Director. Location: Hamburg or Singapore.
Job scope:
– Develop and implement the global IT strategy aligned with business goals.
– Analyse and optimize internal processes
– Lead IT projects including ERP upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, and digital transformation.
– Further develop our proprietary ship IT infrastructure together with an external service provider
– Supervise and mentor internal and external IT support teams in Hamburg, Singapore, and Manila.
– Oversee the performance, maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure
– Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity protocols.
– Develop and monitor cybersecurity policies and procedures.
– Manage cybersecurity and other IT related audits of Company offices and on board the ships
– Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
– Organize training sessions to improve digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness among staff.
Key Accountabilities and Skills:
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
– Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, preferably in the maritime or logistics industry.
– Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity frameworks.
– Experience with maritime-specific software (e.g., planned maintenance systems, crew management tools) is a plus.
– Excellent communication skills in English
– Willingness to travel regularly between and working in various offices.
– Team player
Group Crewing Manager (f/m/d) Singapore Office
Position Summary:
The Group Crewing Manager will be responsible for managing AL Group’s Crewing Department which is located in Singapore and Hamburg. The position encompasses further developing the crewing strategy of AL Group, supervising the crewing agencies and identify new sources of crew. The Group Crewing Manager will report to Group Sipmanagement Director and Group Fleet Director and will be supported by the Deptuy Crewing Manager located in Hamburg. This position is located in Singapore.
Job scope:
– Managing all crewing activities of AL Group
– Team-leader and superior of the Crew Department
– Maintain and raise the performance level of crews onboard
– Crew planning, liaising with responsible Directors and Technical Superintendents
– Improving, developing and implementing crewing and crew-development strategies, namely strategies for crew selection and promotion, training and strategies to maintain and improve crew retention
– Supervising crewing agencies and improving their selection processes and strategies
– Contract management
– Contributing to further develop crew related parts of safety management system
– Prepare and supervise crewing budgets.
Key Accountabilities and Skills:
– Several years of experience in a crewing department, ideally including as team leader; applicants without experience as a team leader but with the potential for development will have a chance
– Experience as nautical officer (Master, Chief Mate, Second Mate) and or
– University degree, ideally shipping related, or comparable training in shipping
– Unpretentious personality able to fit in a hands-on owner managed company with an above average social competence
– Travelling including visiting vessels, willingness to work several weeks per year from Germany
– Willingness to further training
– Experience and skills in business administration
– Computer skills
As a ship owning company whose origins date back more than 150 years we know that our seafarers are at the center of our activities. Without good and dedicated men and women on board AL Group cannot successfully do business. We strive to meet the needs of you as seafarer. As a family owned business we value loyalty and trust as much as performance.