Contract Logistics Lead Project Launch Manager - LATAM

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.

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Project manage the customer implementation of continental Anchor projects (projects that include full or part of elements of 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 the customer and K+N requirements.
Guide other projects in the continent assuring high standards of delivery and compliance.
Support the development of country resources in terms of skills + knowledge levels, 
Formulate future needs and requirements for the PM team to continue to drive excellent implementations for the customer. 

How you create impact

• Full Project Management Scope (incl scope, change request, financial, etc.) from the day to day running of the project and being the main point of contact for the customer throughout the project (trusted advisor) to leading the weekly project meetings Internally and with the customer and driving the scheduled steering team meetings and status reports.
• Managing the project team to ensure project delivery, providing indirect feedback on individuals performance.
• To manage other PM within the region.
• Train other and trainers on PM know-how.
• Define best practices in the area(s) of expertise.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of Project Management experience, preferably in Contract Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Proven experience leading complex warehouse start-ups, customer implementations, automation, or systems migration projects.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and projects across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of project scope, budget, risk, change-request, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish or another regional language is desirable.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent Project Management certification is preferred.
• Availability to travel internationally at least 40%.

What's in it for you

This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic logistics implementation projects across multiple countries, collaborate with senior stakeholders and international teams, and contribute to warehouse automation and operational transformation initiatives. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking regional exposure, professional growth, and a visible role with a direct impact on customers and business results. 

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.