METRO AG

Transition Project Leader

METRO AG  •  Szczecin, PL (Hybrid)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

We are the METRO Global Solution Center! Our motto, "We make it count," reflects our belief that accounting is more than just numbers - it's about creating impactful solutions, driving meaningful change, and always counting for more. As a proud member of the METRO/MAKRO family, a leading international wholesaler with over 93,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our inclusive and diverse community promotes collaboration, personal development, and dedication to achieving our goals together.

We're looking for a Transition Project Leader who thrives on navigating complexity and delivering results. In this role, you'll take charge of high-impact projects that transition finance processes from local units to a global shared services center. If you're passionate about leading change, managing stakeholder relationships and driving transformations that make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Join Us as a Transition Project Leader in Finance Transformation PMO. Drive transition. Shape finance. Power business.

General duties:

  • Acting leading role in medium to complex centralization projects within GA and AR accounting areas
  • Managing transition projects in terms of scope, cost, timelines, resources, risk, change and communication
  • Planning, coordinating, and providing deliverables within each project phase
  • Maintaining and updating project documentation and reporting to both, the client and internal management team
  • Engaging main project stakeholders
  • Assessment and documentation of processes potential for migration, incl. people impact assessment
  • Creation migration models proposals and documentation of solutions
  • Identifying potential risks and control areas in processes which are subject of migration
  • Co-ordination of migration team during knowledge transfer
  • Ensuring compliance of migration project with all internal policies and organization plans
  • Continuous cooperation with project group (direct and remote)

Qualifications

Our requirements:

  • University degree (in the field of finance, accounting or economics)
  • SSC/BPO previous working experience (min. 3-5 years), preferably in area of process and project management
  • Experience in coordinating migration projects - at least one year
  • Fluent knowledge of English (additional European language is an advantage)
  • Fluent knowledge of MS Excel (Power point, Excel, Visio)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, especially in the fields of presentation and interpersonal communication
  • Good organizational skills, ability to work under time pressure
  • Problem solving oriented attitude
  • Attention to details and quality
  • Ability to cooperate both with internal and external clients
  • Readiness for business trips (a few a year)
  • Team player attitude

Additional Information

We provide:

  • Stable employment in an international corporation, which is constantly growing
  • Chance to expand knowledge and experience in various areas
  • Private medical care and group insurance, also for family members
  • Cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund, i.e., Christmas allowance
  • A monthly salary supplement for knowing an additional language
  • Co-financed sports card
  • Team and company integrations after hours
  • Hybrid or remote work
METRO AG

About METRO AG

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion. More information can be found at MPULSE.de, our online magazine.

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Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
1964
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