Project Manager (m/w/d) International

Kardex; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

6 weeks of vacation

Corporate fitness program

Lunch subsidy

Attractive compensation including pension scheme

Job summary

Kardex is seeking an experienced Project Manager for French-speaking projects within the intralogistics sector. This position will involve managing complex international projects either on-site or fully remote. Candidates must possess fluency in both French and English, with extensive project management experience in intralogistics.

The role entails responsibility for project success through coordination with customers and monitoring timelines, costs, and scope. The company promotes a supportive work culture emphasizing team spirit, flexibility, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience as a Project Manager in plant engineering or intralogistics.
• Experience managing international projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (approx. 30%) to support customers on site.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for customer projects from intake to acceptance.
• Communicate and coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Plan timelines, costs, and project scope to ensure success.
• Prepare technical and commercial project status reports.
• Manage claims and change processes effectively.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Customer orientation

Technical understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering or comparable technical qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Kardex Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic storage and distribution systems, employing more than 2,900 people worldwide. Kardex Mlog, part of the Kardex Group, specializes in integrated material flow systems and automated high-bay warehouses. For more than 50 years, we have been developing innovative solutions that increase efficiency and productivity in intralogistics.

To support our international business, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager (m/f/d) for French-speaking projects and customers. Fluency in French and English as well as experience in intralogistics are essential requirements for this role.

In this position, you will take responsibility for and actively shape complex international projects – either from our locations in Neuenstadt, Herford, or fully remote.

Become part of our team and contribute your expertise in an innovative, technology-driven environment.

Yor Tasks:

• Take full responsibility for exciting customer projects in an international environment – from order intake through to successful project acceptance.
• Actively communicate and coordinate with customers as well as internal and external project stakeholders while leading and motivating interdisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure project success through responsible planning and control of timelines, costs, and project scope.
• Prepare regular forecasts as well as technical and commercial project status reports to ensure transparency and efficiency.
• Proactively manage claims and change management processes to successfully address challenges and keep project objectives on track.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of professional experience as a Project Manager in the plant engineering or intralogistics business
• Fluent English and French language skills are mandatory to communicate successfully in an international project environment. German language skills are considered a plus
• Strong customer orientation combined with a solid understanding of technical and commercial feasibility in order to develop tailored solutions
• Structured and independent working style paired with a high level of responsibility and reliability to successfully drive projects forward
• Confident handling of MS Office applications, including MS Project, for effective project planning and documentation
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (approx. 30%) to provide the best possible support to our customers on site

What we offer:

• Company culture: Respect, team spirit, reliability, and passion shape the way we work together. A positive and familiar working atmosphere is our top priority.
• Long-term perspectives: Secure job in a growing international company with exciting development opportunities.
• Comprehensive support: Structured onboarding process, training opportunities, and a strong collaborative team environment.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, 6 weeks of vacation, additional special leave days, and the option for mobile working.
• Attractive compensation: Collective agreement-based salary including annual special payments and company pension scheme.
• Additional benefits: Corporate fitness program (Hansefit), company events, anniversary bonuses, bike leasing, health management initiatives (fruit days, massages), lunch subsidy, free parking, and much more.