Manager of Project Logistics Transportation

Manager of Project Logistics Transportation

Job : 497111
Posted: 02-Mar-2026
Location: Alpharetta, GA (supporting other regional locations)

Siemens Industry is looking for a Manager:
Project Logistics Transportation for our SI Logistics organization. The position is a hybrid role allowing both on‑site and remote work each week.

As Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and execution of over‑dimensional freight, heavy loads, and complex transportation projects. Your role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery of critical equipment through close coordination with internal stakeholders, logistics providers, carriers, and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with internal teams (proposal and project management, manufacturing, procurement) to align transportation plans with overall project schedules.
• Select, manage, and oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and third‑party logistics partners.
• Identify and mitigate transportation risks related to scheduling, safety, compliance, and cost.
• Monitor budgets, track transportation costs, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining project timelines.
• Manage a small team of transportation project managers to ensure efficient logistics processes.
• Develop the team by ensuring proper training, development, coaching, and alignment across business units.
• 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.

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:
  Project management certification (PMP or similar).
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting industrial, infrastructure, energy, or large capital projects.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of domestic and international transportation (road, rail, port, ocean freight).
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a global organization.
• Preferred:
  Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems; familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.

Benefits: Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits. Benefits details can be found at  Pay range: $81,753–$140,148 annually with a target incentive of 10% of base salary, depending on budget and candidate experience.

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