Project Manager Implementations

Apply now!; Gennep; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric lease car

25 vacation days

3 extra sick days

Pension scheme

Employee Benefits @ Work

Gym discount

Bike plan

Team events

Active employee association

Job summary

Arvato invites applications for a Project Manager to lead logistics implementation projects in a dynamic, international 3PL environment. You will drive initiatives from initial concept through go-live, coordinating operations, engineering and IT while managing automation and systems integration.

You will work with senior stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget, reporting to the Head of Logistics Engineering in Gennep.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or logistics field.
• At least 5 years of implementation project experience in large 3PL warehouses.
• Experience with Prince2 project management methodologies.
• Experience with warehouse mechanization or IT integrations is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.
• Dutch language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation projects from start to go-live for warehouses.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and workstreams.
• Monitor project scope, schedule and budget.
• Identify and manage operational, technical and commercial risks.
• Report to steering committee and liaise with customers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Decisive

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical or logistics

Tools

Autostore

Shuttle systems

Highbay warehouses

Job description

Gennep | €4,076 – €7,045 | 40 hours | Hybrid | Lease car

Do you want to lead logistics implementation projects in an international 3PL environment where technology and automation play an important role?

As a Project Manager at Arvato, you lead implementation projects ranging from new customer operations to launching full warehouse sites, including processes, systems and automation (for example Autostore, shuttle systems and highbay warehouses). You are responsible for delivering projects successfully within scope, timeline and budget.

You work at the intersection of operations, engineering and IT, including warehouse mechanization and system integrations.

YOUR ROLE

As a Project Manager, you lead implementation projects from start to go-live. You coordinate different workstreams and make sure teams, stakeholders and suppliers work together effectively.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading implementation projects such as new warehouse sites, customer implementations and warehouse automation;


• Managing multidisciplinary project teams with multiple workstream leads;


• Monitoring project planning, scope and budget;


• Identifying and managing operational, technical and commercial risks and escalations;


• Reporting to and advising the steering committee;

You work closely with operations, engineering, IT and external suppliers and act as the main contact for customers during implementations.

You report to the Head of Logistics Engineering and work in a team of experienced project professionals responsible for logistics implementations within Arvato.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in logistics implementations within a 3PL environment.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical or logistics field;


• At least 5 years of experience with implementation projects in large 3PL warehouses;


• Experience with project management methodologies such as Prince2;


• Experience with warehouse mechanization and/or IT integrations is a strong plus;


• Strong stakeholder management skills (customers, suppliers and internal teams);


• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus);


• You are decisive, resilient and results-driven.

Nice to have:

• Experience with warehouse automation systems such as Autostore, shuttle or highbay.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Arvato, you work in an environment where logistics technology, automation and international collaboration are key.

What makes this role unique is that you work on launching full warehouse operations, including processes, systems and automation.

We also offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €4,076 and €7,045 based on 40 hours, depending on experience;


• Electric lease car;


• An initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract;


• Bonus scheme depending on company performance and personal objectives;


• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour work week;


• Additional leave options: buy up to one extra week of vacation and 3 additional “sick-free” days;


• An attractive pension scheme;


• Employee Benefits @ Work (discounts on various products and services);


• Gym discount and bike plan;


• An active employee association with informal activities and team events.

Additional Information

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

1. Phone screening with the recruiter;


2. First interview on site in Gennep;


3. Online assessment from home;


4. Second interview including a site tour.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

About Us

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer and value the different perspectives of our employees, which contributes to the diversity of our company.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

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