Memphis Project Manager

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Company 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 Arvato is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex customer and internal projects within our Healthcare business. In this role, you will manage projects from requirements definition and planning through implementation, stabilization, and closure. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, risks and dependencies, and serve as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders. We are looking for someone who combines strong project management and customer orientation with a data-driven and digital mindset. The ideal candidate is comfortable using analytics to support decisions, understands the opportunities created by AI and automation, and is interested in applying new technologies to improve how projects and operations are managed. YOUR TASKS Lead projects from initiation through implementation, stabilization, and successful handover. Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, and deliverables. Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, quality, timeline, and budget. Translate customer and business requirements into clearly defined project activities and work packages. Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders. Identify risks and issues early, develop mitigation plans, and drive timely resolution and escalation. Establish effective project governance, status meetings, reporting, documentation, and decision-making processes. Apply structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve issues and keep projects on track. Build strong working relationships across Operations, IT, Engineering, Solution Design, Quality, Finance, Key Account Management, and other relevant functions. Use project and operational data to monitor performance, identify trends and deviations, and support fact-based decisions. Develop and interpret KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting to create transparency around project progress. Use analytical tools such as Power BI to support project management, performance analysis, and continuous improvement. Analyze and validate data to identify root causes, risks, and improvement opportunities. Translate data and analytical findings into clear recommendations and actionable next steps. Collaborate with Data Analytics, IT, and functional experts when more advanced analysis is required. Apply a practical understanding of AI, generative AI, automation, and emerging digital technologies to project and business challenges. Identify opportunities to simplify, improve, redesign, or automate project and operational processes using AI and digital solutions. Use approved AI-enabled tools to support activities such as analysis, information synthesis, project documentation, risk identification, and process improvement. Work with business, technology, data, and AI experts to evaluate potential use cases and translate business needs into practical solutions. Support the adoption of new digital tools by sharing effective approaches and helping teams incorporate them into their daily work. Stay curious about emerging technologies and continuously develop your own digital and AI capabilities. Qualifications Demonstrated experience successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects. Strong project planning, organizational, prioritization, and execution skills. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities. Ability to interpret data and turn insights into practical business decisions and actions. Experience using project-management and Microsoft 365 productivity tools. Working knowledge of data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI, or demonstrated ability to quickly develop these capabilities. Practical understanding of AI and generative AI and an interest in applying emerging technologies to improve project management and business processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, operational teams, subject-matter experts, and senior stakeholders. Ability to lead and influence across functional teams without relying solely on formal authority. Strong customer orientation and a high level of ownership and accountability. Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, logistics, supply chain, fulfillment, or another regulated environment preferred. Experience managing implementations involving operational processes, technology, customer integrations, warehousing, or logistics solutions preferred. Experience working with SAP or SAP-enabled business processes; hands-on SAP experience is 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. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities. 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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. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal. Learn more about our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Information here . Recruiting-Platform powered by SmartRecruiters . Job Segment: Logistics, Project Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Medical Device, Operations, Technology, Healthcare Apply now » Find similar jobs: Create Your Own Career Contact Imprint Legal Cookie Management Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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