WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Competence Manager, you will lead and develop a defined community of engineers and technical experts within a specific technology or engineering area. You will be responsible for creating the right conditions for people to grow, build their capabilities, and contribute effectively across our delivery teams.
14+ years in SAP Finance (FICO), including 3–4 years of hands-on people management—leading direct reportees, driving performance reviews, and supporting career progression
Mentored and coached team members to align with both business goals and individual growth paths—driving high employee engagement and retention
Lead a team of engineers and technical experts with formal people responsibility, creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, and high-performing environment.'
Coach and mentor team members, supporting career development, individual growth plans, succession planning, and long-term capability building.
Define and execute a competence development strategy aligned with current and future business needs.
Build and nurture Communities of Practice that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Engineering Managers, Tech PMs, Area Managers, People Business Partners, and other Team Managers to align people, skills, and staffing with business priorities.
Identify capability gaps and develop targeted initiatives through training, certifications, mentoring, internal mobility, and other learning opportunities.
Contribute to workforce planning, talent pipelines, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and sourcing strategies for critical capabilities.
Support resource planning and cost efficiency, including budgets related to competence development and community activities.
Represent the engineering community in organisational discussions and act as a point of escalation for people-related topics impacting delivery.
- Use data and insights to understand competence coverage, workforce needs, employee development, and emerging capability requirements.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll work closely with Engineering Managers, Tech PMs, other Competence Managers, Area Managers, People Business Partners, and technical communities across H&M Group.
Together, you’ll ensure that we have the right people, skills, and capabilities to meet today’s delivery needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where people leadership and technical expertise come together to shape how we develop talent and build sustainable engineering capabilities.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
Expertise in core FICO modules: GL, AP, AR, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders.
Previous experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role within areas such as software, applications, data, platforms, or related technologies.
- Strong subject matter expertise and a good understanding of the end-to-end engineering development lifecycle.
- Experience in people leadership, coaching, mentoring, or technical talent development.
- Experience building or contributing to Communities of Practice and creating environments where knowledge sharing and collaboration thrive.
- Experience with workforce, resource, or organisational planning and the ability to connect capability needs with business priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across different organisational levels.
- Understanding of modern engineering practices, including Agile ways of working, CI/CD, DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Basic financial acumen and the ability to make informed decisions around staffing and competence-development investments.
- A data-driven approach to identifying capability gaps, measuring progress, and supporting organisational decisions.
And people who are…
- Collaborative – you bring people together, create strong relationships, and value diverse perspectives.
- Empowering – you trust others, listen actively, and create space for people to grow and take ownership.
- Innovative – you are curious, open to new ideas, and comfortable challenging established ways of working.
- Improvement-oriented – you take action, learn continuously, and turn insights into meaningful improvements.
- Resourceful – you are proactive, responsible, and able to find practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Honest and self-aware – you communicate openly, seek feedback, and lead with authenticity.
- Clear and outcome-focused – you create clarity, make priorities visible, and focus on achieving meaningful results.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits and extensive opportunities for development, learning, and career growth around the globe.
- Work with talented and diverse people across a global technology organisation.
- Shape the future capabilities of our engineering community and make a tangible impact on people's careers.
- Access opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and internal mobility.
- Be part of a culture that values collaboration, empowerment, innovation, improvement, resourcefulness, honesty, and clarity.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application
Skills Required
- 14+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FICO)
- 3–4 years of hands-on people management experience
- Expertise in SAP FICO modules, including GL, AP, AR, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders
- Previous senior engineering or technical leadership experience in software, applications, data, platforms, or related technologies
- Experience with people leadership, coaching, mentoring, or technical talent development
- Experience building or contributing to Communities of Practice
- Experience with workforce, resource, or organizational planning
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-organizational collaboration skills
- Understanding of modern engineering practices, Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement
- Basic financial acumen
- Data-driven approach to identifying capability gaps and measuring progress
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
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