Manager of Project Logistics Transportation

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Siemens Industry is looking for a Manager: Project Logistics Transportation for our SI Logistics organization. The position will be based in Alpharetta, GA, but must have the ability to support other regional locations. The Project Logistics Transportation Manager will be an integral member of a diverse and dynamic team that offers you the chance to grow, contribute and learn as far as your growth mindset takes you.

We are seeking a Manager of Project Logistics Transportation a hybrid position, allowing you the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely each week.

The Manager of Project Logistics Transportation will oversee a team that handles the end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and execution of over‑dimensional freight, heavy loads, and complex transportation projects. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery of critical equipment through close coordination with internal stakeholders, logistics providers, carriers, and regulatory authorities.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with deep knowledge of heavy haul transportation, special handling requirements, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international freight movements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Transportation Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage end‑to‑end transportation projects involving over‑dimensional, overweight, and high‑value freight
• Develop detailed transportation execution plans, including routing, mode selection, scheduling, warehousing/storage, and risk mitigation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation project execution from origin through final delivery

Heavy Haul & Special Handling

• Coordinate heavy lift, heavy haul, and special handling requirements, including cranes, rigging, escorts, and specialized equipment
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international permits, regulations, and safety requirements

• Manage routing surveys, feasibility studies, and engineering input as required for complex moves

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams (proposal and project management teams, manufacturing, and procurement) to align transportation plans with overall project schedules
• Select, manage, and oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and third‑party logistics partners

Cost, Performance & Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate transportation risks related to scheduling, safety, compliance, and cost related concerns.
• Monitor budgets, track transportation costs, and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining project timelines

People Management

• Manage a small team of transportation project managers to ensure efficient logistics processes are being executed.
• Develop the team by ensuring proper training & development of all team members, coaching, and insuring proper alignment across all business units.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all required transportation documentation is accurate and complete (letters of credit, permits, customs, insurance, bills of lading, etc.)
• Adhere to Siemens Smart Infrastructure policies, quality standards, and EHS requirements

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations with leadership roles
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing people
• Proven experience managing over‑dimensional and overweight shipments
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and heavy haul providers
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
• Experience supporting industrial, infrastructure, energy, or large capital projects
• Knowledge and familiarity with domestic and international transportation (road, rail, port, and ocean freight)
• Project management certification (PMP or similar)
• Experience working in a global organization
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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