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Kuehne & Nagel Inc
National Logistics IT Project Manager
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An IT Project Manager manages projects for a company in the information technology industry. Projects may include initiatives to create new products or improve or expand technology or systems. Identifies project requirements, develops and manages project budgets and schedules, leads project teams, and manages communications with project stakeholders, including company management and clients.
$94,582 / year median in the U.S.
-12% projected decline
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. 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. Ready to be at the forefront of transformation? As a Logistics IT Project Manager, you will be part of a team where you'll lead high-visibility client implementations and system migrations, bringing together talented project teams to deliver successful outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at stakeholder management, and enjoy turning complex challenges into seamless solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. How you create impact Lead and coordinate IT resources for customer implementations, strategic initiatives, and organizational change projects. Serve as IT sub-project lead on large customer onboarding initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives. Manage external partners and vendors, overseeing delivery, costs, and compliance with statements of work (SOWs). Gather and validate customer requirements, partnering with Solutions Engineering and IT teams to develop solution designs and system integration plans. Oversee project execution, including testing, training, deployment, implementation, support, risk management, scope control, and change management. Act as the primary IT liaison for Customer Onboarding, Engineering, and Operations, managing stakeholder communications, project budgets, and customer change requests. What we would like you to bring
- Degree in Logistics, Engineering, or Business Management preferred
- 5+ years of project management experience leading WMS system implementation projects required, experience with JDA/BY or Manhattan an advantage.
- Experience in a 3PL environment highly desirable
- PMP certification or similar desired
- Technical experience with WMS systems desired
- Ability to travel 30% during project execution, depending on project phase.
- Proven ability to manage large system implementation teams including external resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.