Integrated Logistics Lead Project Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Duisburg; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Kuehne+Nagel as a Lead Project Manager, managing impactful logistics projects across Europe. With responsibilities including leading virtual teams and managing project lifecycles, you'll contribute to seamless logistics solutions while collaborating with senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary, a dynamic working environment, and opportunities for growth within a respected global leader in the logistics industry.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Multilingual opportunities

Subsidized train tickets

High pension levels

Early retirement at 60

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in project management within logistics.
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams and manage full project lifecycles.
• Fluent in English; German or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead large-scale implementation projects ensuring alignment with methodologies.
• Engage with stakeholders, manage project phases from initiation to completion.
• Oversee operational design, deployment, and stabilization.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Process Documentation

Structured Analysis

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Prince2

PMBOK

Jobbeschreibung

Join our Integrated Logistics team as a Lead Project Manager and drive impactful logistics projects across Europe. The position is location-flexible and can be based in any city where we have an Integrated Logistics team—such as Luxembourg, the UK, Hamburg, Duisburg, Lyon, Paris, Wrocław, or Amsterdam.

As an Integrated Logistics Lead Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex, high-value implementation projects across Europe, working at the intersection of logistics, technology, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead cross-functional virtual teams, manage full project lifecycles, and ensure seamless delivery of tailored logistics solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders, customers, and logistics service providers, as well as oversight of operational design, training, and post-deployment stabilization. With a strong focus on budget, timelines, and risk management, you will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes and contributing to the continuous improvement of our global onboarding processes.

How you create impact

1. Lead large-scale implementation projects (budget > 1M CHF GP), ensuring alignment with global methodologies and risk frameworks;
2. Engage with senior stakeholders internally and externally, including customers and LSPs;
3. Own end-to-end operational design, deployment, and stabilization;
4. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget; manage change requests;
5. Prepare key documents (e.g., Project Charter, BRD) and maintain accurate reporting;
6. Oversee all project phases from initiation to post-deployment;
7. Lead virtual teams across IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement, etc.;
8. Ensure onboarding and training for all involved parties;
9. Support solution evaluation and implementation strategy for new customers.

What we would like you to bring

• Master’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (preferred);
• 10+ years of experience in project management, ideally within the logistics sector; Previous experience in 3PL or 4PL logistics is highly valued;
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams and manage full project lifecycles;
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Prince2 or PMBOK;
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills;
• Capable of working independently and making sound decisions in dynamic environments;
• Skilled in process documentation and structured analysis;
• Fluent in English, with additional language skills in German or French considered a strong asset;
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

What's in it for you

Kuehne + Nagel in Luxembourg, founded in 1970, has around 700 employees representing over 30 nationalities. Located at the heart of Europe, Luxembourg offers diversity, nature, and castles. Our head office is in Contern, easily accessible from Luxembourg, Germany, France, or Belgium. We offer a position within a strong international environment with a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the Kuehne + Nagel Group.

We value regular, appreciative feedback, flat hierarchies, and a challenging, international environment. We look forward to welcoming you!

Luxembourg offers unique benefits, such as credited public holidays falling on weekends, high pension levels, early retirement at 60, subsidized train tickets, and multilingual opportunities to expand your language skills.

For more information about our benefits and Luxembourg, visit our dedicated career website.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life—from goods we consume to healthcare. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work enables both ordinary and special moments worldwide.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and vision, we offer a stable environment where your career can make a difference—whether delivering medicines, developing sustainable transportation, or supporting communities. Your career with us will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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