About us: 

  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?  

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to help sustainably driving METRO’s Digital Transformation. The responsibilities of the PMO Manager include managing the day-to-day activities in the PMO, owning of and providing guidance on PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management staff, and collaborating with other leaders in the company to develop projects and programs. In addition, the PMO Manager may take over the project management function for key Digital Transformation initiatives.

To be successful as a PMO Manager, you should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, be very well organized and able to work well under pressure. 

Your Responsibilities:  

Collaborating with leaders & executives in the company to define, prioritize and develop projects, set-up performance standards, make recommendations and interpret policies of organization;

• Act as an originator for fundamental disruptions (e.g. new ideas, innovative solutions, and emerging tech) supporting the progress of our organization;
• Reporting on the Projects Portfolio status (scope, time, budget, quality) to the Management Board and other senior executives;
• Planning project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various projects, programs or deliverables;
• Impediments management in a time and with high-quality;
• Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks and resource allocation; 
• Providing financial reports and budget outlines to executives; 
• Overseeing the development of the projects and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company's standards; 
• Drafting new and improving existing project management policies and processes; 
• Continuously evaluating projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets and meeting deadlines;
• Accurately documenting the project's creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, budget and justification; 
• Developing the PMO organization in a harmonized fashion to always use best-in-class project management standards and frameworks;
• Act as coach, coordinator and, in conflict situations, as moderator and create a motivating environment and ensure that individuals can develop optimally.

Required key competencies and qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the technology industry;
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory position, developing people;
• Familiar with Software Product Management paradigm & Agile;
• Complex project/program management experience;
• Very assertive communication skills (written and verbal);
• Excellent organizational and technical skills; 
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills;
• Strong attention to details and technicalities;
• Ability to set clear goals to achieve consistently high quality results;
• A Project Management Certification is a must;
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field;
• Very good fluency in English (written and verbal). 

What we offer at METRO.digital?  

• Flexible and remote work: create your own schedule!  

Flexibility defines the way we work and interact with each other. At METRO.digital, you have the possibility to work remotely and adapt your working hours in a very flexible way.  

• People development: when you grow so do we!   

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.   

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!  

Life is full of surprises, full of challenges and we want to support you – whenever YOU need - at an individual level and during every stage of your life. 

  Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here. 

  Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now! 

Position grade within our career framework: Domain Owner Grade 2(Md10).