First experience in project management, including process documentation.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Agile thinking and adaptability to change.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Experience in High Tech, Healthcare, AIM, or Consumer Products industries.
Good knowledge of warehousing processes (logistics flows).
Familiarity with SAP WM preferred.
Experience in test management and IT testing preferred.
Advanced Excel skills preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage large, complex projects for North American and global tech initiatives.
Facilitate requirements engineering with product management, operations, and IT.
Conduct fit-gap analyses to guide stakeholders through project management.
Manage time, resources, quality, and budget effectively.
Lead change management activities, including product demos and steering committees.
Support training and adoption measures for new products in warehouse processes.
Deliver presentations and communicate technical updates to various stakeholders.
Benefits
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.
Commuter benefits.
Employee engagement activities.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is hiring a dynamic, hands-on Project Manager to join our team. Due to our continued hyper growth, we are looking for a strong project manager who can successfully drive critical projects to completion and lead our tech initiatives with minimal supervision. This position is critical to the success of our growth as well as the success of our clients!
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can drive projects to on-time delivery, with a focus on quality in a very fast-paced environment. You will have knowledge of supply chain management and feel comfortable working in an open, dynamic and international environment. You will leverage your 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
Manage large, complex projects for our North American and global tech initiatives with the support of cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle. Be responsible for bringing Arvato North America's business to the next level through the implementation of projects for paperless processes, and Arvato's tech platform. Initiate and lead local projects over the phases of design, implement, test and launch.
Facilitate the requirements engineering process together with product management, operations and IT departments to match and enhance existing features and functionalities.
Conduct fit-gap-analyses to guide all stakeholders through the project management approach
Manage time, resources, quality and budget accordingly.
Lead change management activities such as product demos, steering committees and others to fully convince internal stakeholders to be part of the project.
Support in training and adoption measures to use new products and solutions in warehouse processes. Deliver presentations and communicate technical project updates to management, client, employees, peers, and vendors.
Qualifications
First experience in a project management capacity, including process documentation
Bachelor's degree in in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience
Agile thinking and adaptability to change
Entrepreneurial spirit
Experience working with companies in the following sectors; High Tech, Healthcare, AIM or Consumer Products industries
Good knowledge about warehousing processes (logistics flows)
Know-how of SAP WM (understand how processes are setup in SAP) preferred
Experience in test-management and IT-testing preferred
Advanced Excel 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.
