Sr. Group Manager - Transition & Project Management

Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.  

Today technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.   

You are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!  

How you will make an impact?  

Write here about the solution/product. 

Working with and on behalf of one of our major Metro countries, will give you the opportunity to deep dive into its business and be able to translate business priorities into technical dedicated support. 

We want you to view your time with METRO GSC - 

• As a Solutions provider we take a proactive approach in supporting our stakeholders with all their needs from performing an extensive analysis to devising strategies and producing optimum solutions. 

• We believe in anticipating the needs of our business partners and always staying one step ahead.  

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we recognize the Value of Inclusion & Diversity in our work culture 

• We have a flexible and collaborative work culture 

• We take great pride in strengthening the communities we serve. 

Job Summary: 

As per the role of the transition requirements and policy 

Transitions / Projects - Along with the steering committee, which method or approach to be adopted, staffing of the team, ensuring project benefits, identify opportunities for process improvement across functions. Identifying Automation & transformation opportunities with quantifiable benefits, Scaling up the solutions across all projects. Bring outside in view on improving transition approach / methodology as per industry standard. 

• Leading a transition team and run multiple transitions / projects across MGSC (planning, tracing, periodic review, monitoring, risk management) 

• Supporting team and colleagues in driving projects, ensuring that Project milestones are met. 

• Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones. 

• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment through coordination of project kickoff. 

• Define resource requirement and schedule for project/program implementation. 

• Create strategies for proactive risk mitigation and contingency planning. 

• Estimate project resources and staff them accordingly 

• Ensure that Projects are within the budgeted cost, timely escalation of issues and their resolutions. 

• Ensure adherence to the project management and governance. 

• Working on Global projects as a Program Manager 

• Project Transparency – daily/weekly/monthly updates and project progress reported as per agreed schedule 

• People leadership - allocating projects, supporting and grooming the team along with Performance Management and development. 

• Identifying Automation and Transformation opportunities (if any) to drive efficiency. 

• Experience : 15+ years in Transition and Project Management  

• Graduate – Any Stream 

• Project Management 

• People Leadership, lead team in last role 

• Stakeholder management internal within GSC India and across Metro entities 

• Crisis Management, Adaptability & agility 

• Executive Presence, Story Telling & Communication skills 

• Should be in the current role for a minimum period of three years. 

• Coordination & Collaboration with cross functional teams 

• Transitions experience across Finance and Accounting, HR, Procurement & Supply Chain, IT, functions preferably from Europe region 

• Knowledge of MS Office and other Project Management tools 

• PMP or Prince 2 certified