Integration Program Director

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Integration Program Director

The Integration Program Director will oversee a strategic program comprising several critical projects supporting NewCold in Germany. The role is designed to ensure that all projects are aligned, adequately governed, and executed in a coordinated way, while providing a strong senior operational leadership presence to accelerate progress, remove roadblocks, and support decision-making. The scope includes the management and coordination of major transformation and growth initiatives such as acquisitions, integration of acquired businesses, implementation of interim logistics solutions, and cross-project customer engagement where required.

What will you do?

Program Leadership & Governance

• Lead and oversee a strategic program made up of multiple projects critical to the growth and expansion of NewCold in Germany.
• Ensure all projects are aligned with the broader business objectives, growth priorities, and operational requirements of the company.
• Establish robust program governance, including clear milestones, reporting routines, escalation mechanisms, and decision-making processes.
• Monitor overall program progress, risks, interdependencies, and resource needs across the different workstreams.

Acquisition & Integration Management

• Coordinate program activities related to acquisitions and the integration of existing entity.
• Support the design and execution of post-acquisition integration plans, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with NewCold standards.
• Partner with operational, development, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation and sustainable integration outcomes.
• Identify and manage potential risks linked to integration, change management, stakeholder alignment, and execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with teams from the operational and development organizations to ensure cohesive execution across projects.
• Foster strong collaboration across functions, geographies, and leadership levels.
• Ensure transparency, regular communication, and timely reporting to relevant stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience as Integration Program Director, preferably in complex integration projects involving multiple companies or business units.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to identify potential issues and devise practical solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in change management and guiding teams through transitional periods is desirable
• Fluent in English and German, any other European languages is a plus.

Job location can be Rheine or Heppenheim / Frankfurt.

Why join NewCold?

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
• The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
• The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Integration Program Director and help continue our successful growth?