IT WMS Project Leader — Global Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an experienced PM to lead IT/WMS projects within Contract Logistics in the UK. You will drive delivery, planning, and governance across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong PRINCE2/APM/ITIL knowledge, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to align IT initiatives with business strategy. Expect UK travel and a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, ITIL).
• Ability to align projects with wider business strategy and manage dependencies.
• Experience in multi-project resource planning and utilisation.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing teams and delivering outcomes.
• Governance skills to identify critical paths, risks, and interdependencies with UK travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Information Systems projects in line with KN policies, budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (PIDs, plans, stage gate collateral, status reports).
• Build cross-functional project teams and clearly define roles and responsibilities.
• Establish and monitor project plans, milestones, and corrective actions to ensure delivery.
• Manage budgets, resources, and financial tracking; report variances and forecast needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues through governance and contingency planning.
• Govern project scope and change requests; ensure adherence to change control processes.
• Facilitate meetings and stage gate reviews with audit-ready records and KN IS standards.

Skills

WMS project delivery

PRINCE2/APM/ITIL

Business alignment

Resource planning

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder leadership

Team leadership

Governance & risk

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an experienced PM to lead IT/WMS projects within Contract Logistics in the UK. You will drive delivery, planning, and governance across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong PRINCE2/APM/ITIL knowledge, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to align IT initiatives with business strategy. Expect UK travel and a collaborative, results-driven environment.