National Sea Logistics Implementation Project Manager

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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How you create impact

The National Sea Logistics Implementation Project Expert is responsible for leading customer-facing implementation projects related to new business wins and re-engineered logistics solutions across the Sea Logistics network. This individual will oversee project planning, resource allocation, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations. They will also lead cross-functional project teams and drive the successful integration of new business opportunities into the operational network.

• Lead customer-facing implementation projects for new business opportunities and re-engineered logistics solutions within the Sea Logistics network.

• Define and design solutions that successfully deliver on customer requirements and business commitments.

• Establish sustainable operational processes and best practices that support long-term customer success and operational excellence.

• Ensure the appropriate stakeholders, resources, and cross-functional teams are engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive collaboration across departments, business units, and countries, influencing outcomes without direct authority.

• Provide clear project scope definitions, implementation plans, status updates, and visibility into key milestones, deliverables, and action items.

• Deliver solutions in alignment with customer expectations, contractual commitments, and commercial objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing best-practice recommendations and operational expertise to support customer growth and business development.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams while remaining focused on achieving strategic objectives.

• Conduct risk assessments of customer requirements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and solution designs, identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

• Maintain oversight of all active projects, proactively identifying key issues and partnering with executive sponsors to remove roadblocks, secure resources, and ensure timelines are met.

• Develop strategies that position customers for long-term partnership, growth, and success.

• Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that support local, national, and global business objectives.

• Create scalable structures, processes, and governance frameworks that enable successful project delivery and support future business growth.

• Anticipate future customer and operational needs while continuously driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What we would like you to bring

• Experience in sea logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or project management.

• Strong understanding of sea import/export operations and customer implementation processes.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and regions.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify risks, manage timelines, and drive projects to successful completion.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and service.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

• Project management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1

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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.

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