Program Director Jobs in Ohio

INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Director will be responsible for hyperscaler multi-site operations across the US. The Program Director is responsible for the safety, financial, operational and customer excellence that each site provides to our customer as well as to Kuehne + Nagel. The Program director will report directly to the Hyperscaler Operations Director.

How you create impact

• Lead safety, quality, and compliance standards (including IFR <2.5) through strict process adherence, SOP/WI effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own full P&L and financial performance of the business unit, including monthly targets, budgeting, and internal reporting.
• Drive operational excellence across sites by ensuring KPI achievement, standardization (visual management/reporting), and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance by coaching GM’s/OM’s, supporting best practices, and managing network-level reporting.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders by leading QBR content, managing corporate requests, and strengthening relationships to support retention and growth.
• Support commercial success through involvement in new business, SOW negotiations, and oversight of legal and commercial requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of Project management experience
• 2-5 years of Hyperscale experience
• 2-5 years International experience
• 7-10 years Leadership experience
• 7-10 years Contract Logistics experience
• Travel minimum of 40%

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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 wage 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-Hybrid

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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.

EEO Statement

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment).

Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Contact

Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team