Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €31.6 Billion international wholesaler with operations in more than 30 countries. The store network comprises a total of 623 stores in 21 countries, of which 522 offer out-of-store delivery (OOS), and 94 dedicated depots. In 12 countries, METRO runs only the delivery business by its delivery companies (Food Service Distribution, FSD).
HoReCa and Traders are core customer groups of METRO. The HoReCa section includes hotels, restaurants, catering companies as well as bars, cafés and canteen operators. The Traders section includes small grocery stores and kiosks. The majority of all customer groups are small and medium-sized enterprises as well as sole traders. METRO helps them manage their business challenges more effectively.
MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide HR, Finance, IT, Strategy, Branding & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.
Your Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee end-to-end execution of digital and transformation projects
- Align projects with business strategy, ensuring high impact and value delivery.
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines
- Facilitate executive reviews and lead critical project discussions with business and technology leaders.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path activities
- Monitor and control project progress, manage risks and issues, and adjust plans as needed
- Ensure clear documentation of project milestones, decisions, risks, and changes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and ensure timely delivery
- Provide regular project status updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders
- Support the implementation and adherence to standardized project management practices
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team
Qualifications
- Overall, 8+ years of experience in Project Management.
- 5+ years of experience in the technology industry.
- Proven experience in delivering technical projects such as technology upgrades, decommissioning of IT solutions, Activation of large-scale tech projects, delivery of standard techs stack such as Oracle, SAP, ERP, etc..
- Proven experience as project manager, delivering projects without being in a leadership for the project team.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall)
- Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or a related field
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Scrum Master) is a plus
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- You will be working in AI and Automation Platform.
- Experience in delivery AI and Automation projects
- Experiences with AI, using (Copilot, Chat GPT , Rovo)
- Experiences in managing Gen-AI project is a plus
- Expert in EU law for AI is a plus
Skills Required
- 8+ years of overall project management experience
- 5+ years of experience in the technology industry
- Experience delivering technical projects, including technology upgrades, IT solution decommissioning, large-scale technology projects, Oracle, SAP, and ERP implementations
- Experience delivering projects as a project manager without leading the project team
- Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall project management methodologies
- Proficiency with project planning tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Microsoft Project
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience delivering AI and automation projects
- Experience with AI tools including Copilot, ChatGPT, or Rovo
- Project management certification such as PMP, Prince2, or Scrum Master
- Experience managing generative AI projects
- Expertise in EU AI law
METRO AG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about METRO AG and has not been reviewed or approved by METRO AG.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is described as generous, with 30 days of paid vacation and flexible working-time models in many corporate roles. These practices support work–life balance at core hubs such as the Düsseldorf campus.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site gyms, sports classes, discounted canteen meals, employee discounts, job-bike options, parking, and strong transport connections enhance everyday convenience at key locations. Access to an assistance program and campus events further expands lifestyle-oriented perks.
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Healthcare Strength — Health checks, occupational medical care, and preventive services such as flu vaccinations are part of the offering. These resources indicate structured health support beyond basic provisions at the main hubs.
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What We Do
METRO AG is a leading international wholesale and retail group offering food and non-food products under brands like METRO and MAKRO. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores, and develops digital solutions for its wholesale business.
