Global Air Logistics Vertical Implementation Manager (m/f/d) - HighTech/Semicon/Cloud

Kuehne + Nagel; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Global Air Logistics Vertical Implementation Manager to lead complex international customer implementations from initiation to stabilization. You will be part of the vertical PMO, coordinating with Sales and the Air Logistics Business Unit to achieve strategic goals and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience managing large programs, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of Air Logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Program Manager in global projects.
• Strong understanding of Air Logistics operations and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• PM certification such as PMP, PMI or Prince2 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project definition, scope, and objectives by collaborating with stakeholders.
• Create detailed plans, including timelines, resource management, and risk management.
• Guide teams, ensuring alignment with goals; monitor progress and address deviations.
• Allocate and secure resources, collaborating with functional managers for expertise and success.
• Build strong relationships, communicate status transparently, and highlight opportunities.
• Ensure deliverables meet ISO 21205 standards and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales and the Air Logistics Business Unit to develop vertical goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and support integration.
• Mentor and supervise junior managers on vertical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

PM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO 21205 compliance

Air Logistics

PM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. By transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world.

As a Global Air Logistics Vertical Implementation Manager (m/f/d) - HighTech/Semicon/Cloud, you will play a crucial role in driving project success and contributing to the growth and efficiency of our organization. Your ability to lead, collaborate, and deliver results will be essential in achieving our strategic objectives and exceeding client expectations.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Global Air Logistics Vertical Implementation Manager (m/f/d) to lead and oversee complex global customer implementation projects and programs from initiation to successful stabilization within a defined business vertical. As part of the vertical PMO, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. You will collaborate with the related vertical leadership teams on the Sales side and the Business Unit Air Logistics side to develop vertical-related strategic goals and best practices to continuously meet market requirements and customer needs. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in leading/driving large, complex projects and/or programs through the complete project lifecycle, preferably on an international basis, as well as a solid operational background in Air Logistics.

How you create impact

• Project Planning and Initiation: Lead project definition, scope, and objectives by collaborating with stakeholders. Create detailed plans, including timelines, resource management, and risk management.
• Project Execution and Control: Guide teams, ensuring alignment with goals. Monitor progress, address deviations, and maintain proactive issue resolution.
• Resource Management: Allocate and secure resources, collaborating with functional managers for expertise and success.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships, communicate status transparently, and highlight opportunities effectively.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet Kuehne+Nagel and ISO 21205 standards, conduct evaluations, and suggest and implement improvements.
• Competence & Strategy: Collaborate closely with stakeholders of the assigned PMO vertical within the Sales and Business Unit Air Logistics organization to develop and lead strategic internal projects that further grow the success of vertical-specific implementation management.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes professionally, and support successful integration.
• Mentoring/Supervision: Serve as a patient mentor by coaching, sharing best practices, fostering learning, and guiding junior managers on the assigned vertical requirements.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Program Manager, with a track record of successfully delivering complex global projects in the assigned business vertical.
• Strong understanding of Air Logistics operations and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Project Management Professional (PMP, PMI, Prince2) or equivalent certification is a plus.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you get to grow your expertise, shape processes and deliver innovative solutions. We are continuously building our local and global network and our product portfolio, creating career opportunities in different fields of work worldwide. As a leader in the logistics industry, we provide a collaborative and IT-driven environment where you will work with motivated and customer-centric colleagues across the world.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.