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Kuehne + Nagel

Logistics Program Manager

East Point, GA · Remote

It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key ... The Customer Onboarding Project Manager is responsible for managing the overall project plan for ...

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4pconsultinginc

IT Program Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$111K - $112K/yr

Contract- 1 Year Location- Atlanta, GA Client- Southern Company Gas Job Summary We are seeking experienced IT Program Manager (2nd-level) to lead complex enterprise technology initiatives. These ...

Aderant

Program Manager, Engineering Ops

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$124K/yr

Aderant is seeking a Program Manager . Aderant is scaling how we plan, execute, and collaborate to ... Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise customers, regulated/contract-heavy environments, or ...

Aderant

Program Manager, Engineering Ops

Atlanta, GA

$124K/yr

Aderant is seeking a Program Manager . Aderant is scaling how we plan, execute, and collaborate to ... Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise customers, regulated/contract-heavy environments, or ...

Stord

Program Manager, Internal Systems

Atlanta, GA

Run the programs that keep Stord's systems healthy. Own planning, execution, and reporting for ... Experience managing vendors, contracts, and renewal cycles. * An automation-first instinct - you've ...

Stord

Program Manager, Internal Systems

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Run the programs that keep Stord's systems healthy. Own planning, execution, and reporting for ... Experience managing vendors, contracts, and renewal cycles. * An automation-first instinct -- you ...

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Logistics Program Manager

Kuehne + Nagel

East Point, GA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New

Kuehne + Nagel rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 365 rated logistics

Job description

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you're leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers' products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse-it helps shape the flow of global trade.

The Customer Onboarding Project Manager is responsible for managing the overall project plan for assigned projects including new business start-ups and special projects to ensure work is completed on time, within budget and achieves KN/Customer objectives. This includes developing and managing project plans, oversight of project controls, facilitating meetings, project reporting, metrics collection and assessment, risk management, contract management, and contingency planning. May supervise or have indirect supervisory responsibility for other personnel relative to all work performed on assigned projects.

How you create impact

Develop project plans and recommendations in support of KN/Customer objectives and lead implementation; track and report on the status of the project.
Develop rapport with client management and maintain strong working relationships. Successfully manage customer expectations.
Direct members of the respective project teams during the course of each implementation phase; the number of team members will typically vary between 3 and 15.
Control and monitor project effectiveness; update project plan as necessary.
Manage project scope and ensure change control process is adhered to.
Identify, track, manage and mitigate project issues and risks.
Develop escalation process to channel issues and concerns to appropriate parties.
Represent KN in meetings with external parties including client, consultants, vendors, and others.
Provide regular project communications and timely status reports, as well as align goals, objectives and priorities within the team.

What we would like you to bring

3-5 years' management experience in a warehouse environment or as a Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or related field or equivalentwork experience required
The ability to create and manage work plans and timelines and handle multiple priorities is essential
Must work well in a collaborative team environment and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with customers, peers and senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
Up to 50% tavel may be requiredWorking knowledge of financial reporting systems
Working knowledge of Warehouse & Transportation Management Systems (WMS & TMS)
Working knowledge of financial reporting systems
Six Sigma Certification and understanding of LEAN program methodologies preferred

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

What's in it for you

At 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 salary 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-remote

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. This opening relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

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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