WMS IT Project Manager — 3PL Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead Contract Logistics IS/IT projects, including client implementations and system migrations. You will manage a cross-functional team, ensure on-time delivery, and align with budget and risk controls.

The role requires 5+ years of PM leadership in WMS projects, 3PL experience, PMP or equivalent, and travel up to 50%. You will drive solution design, testing, deployment, and client communications across global logistics

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Engineering, or Business Management.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading WMS implementations.
• Experience in a 3PL environment is highly desirable.
• PMP certification or similar is desired.
• Technical experience with WMS systems is desirable.
• Ability to travel 50% during project execution.
• Proven ability to manage large system implementation teams including external resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule and control IS/IT project team members and related tasks for client implementations and migrations.
• Follow formal project management methodologies to ensure on-time delivery and controlled costs.
• Coordinate external partners and internal teams on requirements, design, and testing.
• Lead test, training, and deployment plans; oversee change management and risk governance.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Travel to client sites as required by project phase.

Skills

Project management

WMS implementations

3PL experience

PMP certification

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Logistics, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

JDA/BY or Manhattan

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead Contract Logistics IS/IT projects, including client implementations and system migrations. You will manage a cross-functional team, ensure on-time delivery, and align with budget and risk controls.

The role requires 5+ years of PM leadership in WMS projects, 3PL experience, PMP or equivalent, and travel up to 50%. You will drive solution design, testing, deployment, and client communications across global logistics