Sr. Logistics Project Manager (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex Group in North America seeks a Senior Logistics Project Manager to lead strategic planning, execution, and oversight of complex wind-turbine logistics across the region. You will collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Engineering, HSE, and external partners to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely transportation from origin to installation site.

You will manage budgets, forecasting, and contracts, oversee carriers and service agreements, ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• PM certification or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years in logistics, transportation, or wind industry operations.
• 3+ years direct project logistics management experience.
• Experience with oversized/heavy-haul projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning and execution for North America wind projects.
• Own budgets, forecasting, and cost control for assigned projects.
• Manage carrier relationships, contracts, and 3rd party providers.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior managers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and present updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Logistics management

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

SAP experience

MS Excel

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Project Management Software

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Logistics / Material Management

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Logistics Project Manager directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. In this role, you will lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of complex logistics operations supporting wind turbine projects throughout North America. You will serve as the primary logistics expert for large-scale projects, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and timely transportation of wind turbine components from origin to final installation site. Working collaboratively with Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Engineering, HSE, and external logistics partners, you will drive successful project delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and operational excellence across the logistics organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead logistics planning and execution for complex, high-value wind energy projects across North America.
• Manage the complete logistics lifecycle including transportation planning, route studies, permitting, customs compliance, port operations, and contractor management.
• Own logistics budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and cost control for assigned projects.
• Serve as the logistics subject matter expert throughout project development, execution, and closeout.
• Lead transportation planning, route assessments, route improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, port operators, and heavy-haul transportation contractors.
• Oversee logistics supplier contracts and service agreements to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation, import/export, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support vessel discharge operations, port activities, storage operations, and trucking logistics.
• Develop contingency plans and resolve logistics disruptions to maintain project schedules.
• Mentor Logistics Project Managers and Logistics Coordinators while supporting logistics governance and best practices.
• Analyze logistics performance, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead meetings, prepare reports, and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, long-range capacity planning, and business case development for logistics investments.
• Utilize logistics software and project management tools to track KPIs and operational performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• PMP Certification, APICS Certification, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, project cargo, supply chain, or wind industry operations.
• Minimum 3 years of direct project logistics management experience.
• Experience managing oversized and heavy-haul transportation projects.
• Experience supporting wind energy, infrastructure, EPC, or industrial construction projects preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, logistics service providers, and project budgets exceeding $10 million strongly preferred.
• Advanced project and program management capabilities.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Expert knowledge of project cargo logistics and heavy-haul transportation.
• Strong financial acumen, cost analysis, contract management, and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience working with logistics cost models and transportation analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Fluency in English and French is required. Spanish and German are considered assets.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Valid driver's license and passport required, with the ability to obtain work authorization and visas for both the United States and Canada.
• Ability to meet site access and safety requirements, including applicable physical demands of the position.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at 130k - 145k USD with up to a 15% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity: Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI: We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

Recruitment Fraud Notice: Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex