Contract Logistics Customer Onboarding Lead Project Manager North America

As a Customer Onboarding Lead Project Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage the customer implementation of continental Anchor projects, including hyper automation, new facility construction, multiple sites, site consolidation, KN warehouse management system interface with Automation WCS, systems migration, high‑profile strategic customer, distribution, and deliver on‑time and on‑budget according to the customer and K+N requirements. How you create impact Project Leadership & Execution Own and manage the complete Project Management scope, including project planning, scope control, change requests, and financial management. Serve as the main customer contact, fostering strong partnerships and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project. Lead weekly internal project meetings and customer‑facing meetings to ensure alignment, progress, and issue resolution. Coordinate and facilitate steering committee meetings and ensure timely delivery of status updates and reporting. Team Management & Development Manage and guide the project team to ensure high‑quality project execution and on‑time delivery. Provide indirect performance feedback for project team members. Oversee and support other Project Managers within the continent, ensuring consistency in approach and delivery standards. Training & Knowledge Development Train team members and trainers on Project Management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Continuously define, refine, and promote best practices within areas of expertise to drive operational excellence. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 5–10 years Project Management experience. 5–10 years international Logistics experience. 5–10 years Leadership experience—direct and virtual. 5–10 years Contract Logistics experience. Minimum travel required: 40%, including international and intercontinental trips. Benefits At Kuehne+Nagel we provide a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, health and welfare benefits, a 401K retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Pay ranges are reviewed regularly to ensure competitiveness. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kuehne+Nagel