It's more than a job
Join our Integrated Logistics team as a Lead Project Manager and drive impactful logistics projects across Europe. The position is location-flexible and can be based in any city where we have an Integrated Logistics team—such as Luxembourg, the UK, Hamburg, Duisburg, Lyon, Paris, Wrocław, or Amsterdam.
As an Integrated Logistics Lead Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex, high-value implementation projects across Europe, working at the intersection of logistics, technology, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead cross-functional virtual teams, manage full project lifecycles, and ensure seamless delivery of tailored logistics solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders, customers, and logistics service providers, as well as oversight of operational design, training, and post-deployment stabilization. With a strong focus on budget, timelines, and risk management, you will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes and contributing to the continuous improvement of our global onboarding processes
How you create impact
- Lead large-scale implementation projects (budget > 1M CHF GP), ensuring alignment with global methodologies and risk frameworks;
- Engage with senior stakeholders internally and externally, including customers and LSPs;
- Own end-to-end operational design, deployment, and stabilization;
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget; manage change requests;
- Prepare key documents (e.g., Project Charter, BRD) and maintain accurate reporting;
- Oversee all project phases from initiation to post-deployment;
- Lead virtual teams across IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement, etc.
- Ensure onboarding and training for all involved parties;
- Support solution evaluation and implementation strategy for new customers.
What we would like you to bring
- Master’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (preferred);
- 10+ years of experience in project management, ideally within the logistics sector; Previous experience in 3PL or 4PL logistics is highly valued;
- Proven ability to lead virtual teams and manage full project lifecycles;
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Prince2 or PMBOK;
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills;
- Capable of working independently and making sound decisions in dynamic environments;
- Skilled in process documentation and structured analysis;
- Fluent in English, while additional language skills in German or French are considered a strong asset;
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
What's in it for you
Kuehne + Nagel in Luxembourg was founded in 1970 and currently has around 700 employees with over 30 different nationalities. Located at the very heart of Europe, and as such the ideal starting place to travel in Europe, Luxembourg is known by its diversity, amazing nature and beautiful castles. Our head office is located in Contern, an industrial zone in the south-eastern part of Luxembourg (easily reachable by car or public transportation from Luxembourg, Germany, France or Belgium). We offer a position within a strong international environment with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group.
We are as well open to provide you with regular and appreciative feedback. We enjoy working in flat hierarchies in a constantly growing, challenging, and international environment. We look forward to welcoming you!
As the management team, we place a high value on collaboration with colleagues and customers. We are eager to work with you on eye-level to find the best solutions for our current and new customers, someone who seeks to inspire and drive our organization forward. We are a welcoming team that enjoys working with fun, bold colleagues that want to make an impact.
If you don't know Luxembourg yet, here are some interesting facts:
Each of the 11 public holidays that fall on a weekend is credited to your vacation account.
Luxembourg has one of the highest pension levels in Europe.
Retire at the age of 60? Is possible in Luxembourg.
Travel to work by train? No problem - we subsidize your train ticket.
Multilingualism: use and expand your language skills in an international environment.
You want to know more about our benefits and the benefits of Luxembourg. Have a look at our dedicated career website: https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/global/en/contern-luxembourg
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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