Logistics Implementation Lead — Travel Ready

Arvato; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Weekly travel bonus

Flight home after extended assignments

Project completion bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off + holidays + vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Arvato in Louisville, KY seeks a Project Lead to drive the successful implementation of new business initiatives within our logistics operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of complex projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This role emphasizes process design, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a project management capacity, specifically with a focus on new business implementations within the logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams for Engineering, IT, Operations, HR, QA, Transportation, Security, Legal and Finance through the full project management lifecycle.
• Create and maintain project structure, including documentation such as meeting minutes, notes, and agreement logs.
• Establish and assign clear roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with project goals and team capabilities.
• Define key project criteria metrics; implement project control and reporting procedures to manage changes in the operational plan effectively.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring timelines are met and adjustments are communicated effectively.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the implementation process.
• Conduct risk analysis and cost controlling to ensure project budgets are adhered to while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Manage communication with stakeholders, including setting up and leading control boards to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Manage clear and effective communication with customers and other external stakeholders throughout the implementation process.
• Ensure general alignment between different workstreams to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Create and implement standardized tools and templates to streamline project management processes.
• Engage in knowledge exchange with other local and international project managers to share best practices and enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Logistics industry experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Arvato in Louisville, KY seeks a Project Lead to drive the successful implementation of new business initiatives within our logistics operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of complex projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This role emphasizes process design, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple