Head of Project Management Office- LUCA Project (f/m/d)

Company Description

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more.

With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery.

In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers.

We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication.

With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022 / 23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our sCore growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals.

These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies.

Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust.

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Job Description

• First contact point for all PMO related issues and questions for internal and external partners (LUCA Digital Finance implementation partner as well as all METRO colleagues)
• Close cooperation with the Project Director, Stake holder Management
• Responsible for leading the PMO office and coordination of all PMO activities , tracking of deadlines and deliverables
• Moderation of status calls and other key meetings
• Participation and documentations for different meetings SteerCo meetings
• Coordination of status reports and cross-check of project documentation

Qualifications

• Graduation in business economics or equivalent education
• Experienced Knowledge around Project Management (with large IT implementations in international environment, at least one S / 4 HANA implementation a knowledge of PM standards and processes)
• Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills for different target groups
• Results counts, that's why you have strong result-oriented mind-set and drive to deliver forward
• High level of team and service orientation - we are proud to serve you
• High level of own initiative and assertiveness to drive change and engagement
• High analytical and strategic skills, openness to learn and grow. We dare to go new ways - together we reach the top
• Certification in TM, PM and / or Change management would be a plus, agile and waterfall methodology experience preferable
• SAP experience is a MUST
• Experience in SAP Activate methodology
• At least 7 years of direct or indirect leadership experience
• English level advanced (verbal and writing)
• Europe and working experience in a European based company

Additional Information

• Being a part of the team of leaders and experts in creating the future of Finance Management in METRO group
• Gain further experience in a huge international transformation project
• Working in an international environment
• Work-Life Balance : Trusted working hours
• 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Well-being : Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort : Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility.
• A canteen with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies
• Discount for METRO stores shopping
• Company pension plan : You will receive an allowance from us to provide for your pension
Vor 30+ Tagen