Master's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project & Program Management.
Experienced with all modes of transport in logistics.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with qualitative awareness.
Ability to manage projects and stakeholders in a virtual environment.
Proven track record of managing small to medium-scale projects throughout their lifecycle.
Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Prince2 or PMI's PMBOK is a plus.
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of small to medium projects ensuring timely delivery under agreed scope and standards.
Lead project implementations adhering to global and regional methodologies and risk controls.
Provide management-level project updates for stakeholders internally and externally.
Coordinate resources effectively to align with corporate standards for project execution.
Drive budget optimization across projects utilizing previous experience.
Ensure all projects are delivered within budget and on schedule by resolving deviations promptly.
Create and maintain project documentation throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Benefits
Stability in an evolving logistics industry with opportunities for international career growth.
Medical and dental benefits.
Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement programs.
Access to excellent training programs.
Engagement in a fun and interesting global work environment.
Full Job Description
Integrated Logistics Sr. Manager LSP Onboarding 1
The Integrated Logistics Senior Project Manager holds a senior-level position within the Integrated Logistics organization. This role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders across key areas, including Customer, KN Process & Systems, Operations, and Business Management & LSPs.
How you create impact
Project Execution:
Manage a portfolio of small to medium projects and ensure delivery according to agreed scope and standards.
Lead implementation projects in alignment with global and regional project management methodologies and risk control frameworks.
Supporting Lead Project Manager in case of regional project support.
Project Scope and Responsibilities:
Providing management level project updates for internally and externally.
Interacting with stakeholders on the side of customer and LSPs, addressing issues,
Project Accountability:
Ensure effective resource coordination and project execution aligned with FY corporate standards.
Driving optimization of implementation budgets, leveraging on experience, oversight cross multiple projects.
Budget and Timeline Management:
Ensure delivery of projects within budget and on schedule, addressing and resolving any deviations related to scope, budget, or timelines.
Ensue Change requests are raised in case of deviations from agreed SOW
Documentation and Reporting:
Prepare all required documents throughout the implementation lifecycle, including the Project Charter during initiation and the Business Requirements Document (BRD) in the Plan & Design phase, as outlined in the FY Implementation Toolbox.
Maintain accurate and timely project reporting.
Facilitating lessons learned sessions and actively applying knowledge to next projects.
What we would like you to bring
Master's level, ideally in Logistics or Supply chain management
Proven experience of at least 5 years in Project & Program Management
Proven knowledge and experience with all modes of transport
Demonstrated analytical - numeric /quantitative and process / qualitative - skills and awareness
Proven ability to manage projects and stakeholders also in a virtual environment.
Capable to manage projects on his/her own
Proven experience in full life cycle project management, including working on one or more small-to-medium scale general, business, supply chain, logistics and system implementation project(s)
Familiarity with or exposure to different project management methodologies and frameworks, including Prince2, PMI's PMBOK, etc. is preferred
Very good time management skills, ability to fulfil critical tasks in time, to keep deadlines and to set priorities.
Flexibility and willingness to travel
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
What's in it for you
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us:
We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
About Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
