Integrated Logistics Sr. Manager LSP Onboarding 1

Kuehne+Nagel; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Integrated Logistics Senior Project Manager to drive medium-scale projects, coordinating with Customer, Process & Systems, Operations, and LSPs. The role emphasizes delivering on time within budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relations and governance across regions.

The position requires a Master’s in logistics or supply chain and 5+ years in project management, with fluent English and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's level in Logistics or Supply chain management.
• 5+ years in Project or Program Management.
• Proven knowledge with all modes of transport.
• Analytical and quantitative/qualitative skills.
• Ability to manage projects and stakeholders virtually and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small to medium projects and ensure delivery per scope and standards.
• Lead implementation projects per PM methodologies and risk controls.
• Provide management-level project updates to stakeholders.
• Engage with customers and LSPs to address issues.
• Ensure budgets and timelines are met; manage deviations through change control.
• Prepare lifecycle documents and maintain timely project reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Travel flexibility

English fluent

Virtual collaboration

Education

Master's in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

Prince2

PMI PMBOK

MS Project

Job description

It’s more than a jobWhen you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

It’s more than a jobWhen you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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 with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, 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.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.