🚀 Head of Digital Products (m / f / d)

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

Locations: Contern (Luxembourg), Duisburg, Hamburg (Germany), Wroclaw (Poland).

Responsibilities

• Set the overall digital product vision and roadmap, aligning investments with corporate goals, customer needs, and emerging logistics technologies.
• Prioritize and manage the cross-domain product portfolio, balancing innovation, scalability, and lifecycle management from ideation to retirement.
• Establish and monitor KPIs (., DORA) for adoption, delivery velocity, and return on digital investments.
• Ensure timely, high-quality rollouts by promoting agile, DevOps practices, automation, and continuous improvement
• Represent the digital product organization, translate business needs into actionable initiatives, and resolve cross-product dependencies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing product team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee key supplier performance and contracts, supporting selection and procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to GDP / GxP and relevant WHO / EU guidelines for pharma and healthcare activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, software delivery, or digital transformation, ideally within logistics or supply chain domains.
• Proven success in leading multiple product lines or digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and modern software delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business functions.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution mindset.
• Proven experience in effective management of software off shoring models
• Accountability for managing IT budgets
• 10 Mio. € annually

Benefits

• Drive Innovation in a Global Leader: At KN, you will lead cutting-edge digital initiatives, including exciting projects in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other transformative technologies. This is your chance to shape the future of logistics and digital products on a global scale.
• Attractive Benefits Package: Enjoy a company car and a comprehensive set of perks designed to make your professional and personal life easier. KN values your well-being and offers tailored health programs and support for better work-life balance.
• Commitment to Your Growth: We invest in your future through professional and personal development opportunities. Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or enhance leadership skills, KN provides the resources to help you reach your full potential.
• Modern Work Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art office that fosters collaboration and creativity. KN ensures you have the tools and space to perform at your best.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Benefit from special deals with numerous partners in fashion, leisure, electronics, and home living—adding extra value to your everyday life.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Your network matters! Recommend KN as an employer and receive a bonus for successful hires. It’s a win-win for you and your connections.
• Plus Many Location-Specific Benefits: Depending on your location, you can enjoy additional perks tailored to regional needs and preferences

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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