Customer Onboarding Project Manager

Descripción del Puesto

Are you ready to take charge of managing projects within existing or new Kuehne+Nagel facilities, focusing on key workstreams like Process & Operations, IS, Facility & Equipment + IT, HR, and distribution.

Your Role

You will lead the charge in project operations and be the go-to expert for customers and stakeholders alike. In this pivotal role, you'll take command of the daily running of projects, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly. You'll be at the forefront, preparing Gate submissions, managing risk reviews, and facilitating key approvals for Lite/Small projects. Your ability to craft and manage project plans with critical interdependencies will be vital in driving success. With opportunities to present to both customers and internal senior stakeholders, you'll showcase your strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills. If you're a natural organizer with a passion for collaboration and leadership, this role is your chance to shine and make a lasting impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage basic projects in existing or new facilities, focusing on workstreams such as Process & Operations, Information Systems, Facility & Equipment + IT, HR, and distribution.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the project and act as the main point of contact for customers throughout.
• Prepare Gate submissions, review statuses and risks, and facilitate approval or rejection by project teams and experts.
• Create and manage project plans with interdependencies, identifying critical paths to ensure smooth execution.
• Present to customers and internal senior stakeholders, showcasing progress and addressing key concerns.
• Manage internal stakeholders, including project steering teams, sponsors, site managers, workstream leads, and department managers.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including customer project managers, senior stakeholders, and equipment suppliers (e.g., MHE delivery).
• Ensure project deliverables are met on-time and within budget, while facilitating smooth approval meetings and collaboration.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Extensive experience in project management
• Ability to drive end to end projects including project initiation, risk and critical path assessments
• Guide approval and rejections decisions with senior stakeholders
• Ability to present to the customer and internal senior stakeholders
• Extensive Communication and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline
• Professional Fluency in English, command of Dutch or Flemish is highly desirable

Good Reasons to Join

In addition to a market conform salary, we also offer a good pension scheme. You will have 24 vacation days and 3.5 atv days and you have the option to buy additional days. We work in a flexible working schedule whereas your private life- work balance is optimal, including the possibility to work via home office days. In this position a company car is involved and there is a bonus included. You will start with an annual contract, and if everyone is satisfied, resulting in a permanent employment afterwards. Kuehne + Nagel is a good and reliable company, therefor a VOG is requested at the start.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.