Expert PMO for S/4HANA Finance Transformation

Company DescriptionMETRO 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 companys 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.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. Find out more about METRO at ;Job DescriptionThe Expert PMO in the S/4HANA Finance Transformation project plays a pivotal role in the operational steering of the project towards success by managing its complexities and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the transformation. This role involves close collaboration with business and IT leadership to drive the S/4HANA implementation.Project Management and Oversight: Ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to all stakeholders' satisfaction. This includes driving crucial project processes, ensuring transparency, and coordinating with various stakeholders to manage the project backlog and implementation phases Strategic Alignment: Work with the steering committee and joint business/IT project leadership to develop a business transformation approach that aligns with the company's strategic visionThorough situation analysis to anticipate potential problems before they materialize , by analysing required vs available capacity of a system integrator partner at various phases, making forecasts about potential landing of Build or Testing based on adapted extrapolation of the actual work velocity.Stakeholder Management: Facilitate detailed reviews and decision meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the program team and external partners. Regularly update stakeholders and senior management on project progress Risk and Compliance Management: Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices QualificationsExperience: Proven track record (at least 4 years) in project management, preferably with experience in managing large-scale ERP or finance transformation projects. Experience in S/4HANA implementations is highly desirable Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field Technical Skills: basic understanding of S/4HANA Finance and core business processes. Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence) Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Leadership: Capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Ability to drive project agendas and suggest strategic decisionsLanguages: good command of English (written and spoken) Additional InformationWhat we offer: Work-life balance:Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays. Training:A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally. Well-being:Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program. Exciting life on campus:Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events. Discounts:discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies. Comfort:Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. Family driven:Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.