Project Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Minor Lane Heights (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Arvato is a leading global 3PL service provider focused on supply chain management and e-commerce. We are seeking a Project Manager to drive complex, global projects, from initial RFPs to SOW/MSA negotiation, ensuring timely delivery and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication with internal teams and clients. Travel up to 10% may be required as projects span multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, occasionally more as needed.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex global projects aligning with business and customer objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, IT, Operations, HR, QA, Transportation, Security, Legal and Finance through the full PM lifecycle.
• Understand client requirements and transform them into business models.
• Coordinate initiatives across departments and distribution centers.
• Develop and analyze initial business case, P&L, pricing, and financial simulations.
• Deliver presentations to management, employees, peers, vendors and clients.
• Support sales and identify opportunities for new solutions and expansion into new industries.
• Demonstrate leadership while motivating and maintaining workflow and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

RFPs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Project Manager is a self-starter who can drive projects and RFP’s to on-time delivery, with a focus on quality in a very fast-paced environment. The Project Manager leverages strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, while being a team player who can communicate effectively, both internally and with our clients. You have an open mindset and can quickly adapt to new technologies and software tools to drive innovation.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead and manage complex global projects that align with business and customer objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to develop optimized customer-oriented solutions and ensure successful execution.
• Manage cross-functional teams for Engineering, IT, Operations, HR, QA, Transportation, Security, Legal and Finance throughthe full project management lifecycle including initial RFP from client, negotiation of SOW and MSA, requirements gathering, timeline development, integration of timelines for each workstream and execution of work packages by the cross-functional teams.
• Understand client requirements and transform them into business models
• Coordinate project initiatives across different departments and distribution centers
• Commercial / Financial understanding including, calculation of initial business case, developing P&L, pricing, financial analysis and simulation
• Deliver presentations and communicate broad business topics to management, employees, peers, vendors and clients
• Provide sales support and partnership in the identification of opportunities for new solutions and expansion into new industries
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills while at the same time able to bond with team in order to motivate and maintain workflow and timelines

Qualifications

• At least5years ofexperience in a project management capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in in SupplyChain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, occasionally moreas needed.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationpreferred.
• Experience working with companies in the following sectors; High Tech, Healthcare, AIM or Consumer Products industries.
• Experience managing RFPs preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter.