Fleet IT Manager

Overview

The Fleet IT Manager role for Centerline Logistics is responsible for planning, deploying, securing, and maintaining information technology systems across the company’s fleet of vessels and vehicles. This role serves as the primary point of ownership for fleet-based IT systems, ship-to-shore connectivity, and fleet technology standards. The Fleet IT Manager works closely with shoreside IT, vessel operations, vendors, and crews to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant technology services that support safe and efficient maritime operations.

• Plan, deploy, and maintain IT systems across all vessels, including networks, servers, communications, and onboard applications.
• Own ship-to-shore connectivity solutions and ensure reliable data transfer between vessels and shoreside systems.
• Establish and enforce fleet IT standards, security controls, and configuration baselines.
• Serve as escalation point for complex IT issues and provide remote and on-site support as needed.
• Coordinate vessel technology installations, upgrades, and decommissions during shipyard periods and new vessel acquisitions.
• Manage fleet hardware, software, licensing, and lifecycle replacement planning.
• Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance with company policies and applicable maritime requirements.
• Partner with IT leadership to align fleet technology strategy with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Work with vendors, shipyards, and service providers for procurement, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Document fleet IT architectures, configurations, procedures, and support processes.
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours support as required by vessel operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience supporting and managing distributed IT environments with remote connectivity constraints.
• Proficiency with networking, firewalls, VPNs, satellite or cellular connectivity, and Windows-based systems.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra, endpoint management, and security tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues in maritime or industrial environments.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and technology projects.
• Willingness to travel to vessels and shipyards as needed.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours to support fleet schedules and operational demands.
• Must pass background checks required for port and vessel access.

• Infrequent light physical effort required.
• Ability to obtain TWIC upon hire.

• Normal office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday or equivalent.
• May be required to travel domestically.

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing.

Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.