Project Manager - Project & Program Management (m/f/d)

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Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
Hybrid
Entry level
Food • Information Technology • Logistics • Retail
The Role
Manage small to medium technology projects and programs supporting METRO’s strategic transformation. Responsibilities include coordinating analysis and delivery, managing capacity, budgets, risks, issues, changes, reporting, escalations, and project teams. The role requires translating complex business problems into structured processes, understanding technical dependencies, communicating with stakeholders, and applying Agile, Scrum, and OKR concepts in a multicultural environment.
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Company Description

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.  

Are you striving 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! 

Job Description

TOM transformation: 

TOM describes the desired state of our organization’s operational capabilities and functions. It provides a vision for the future state of the business, explaining how the company needs to operate to deliver its strategy and achieve its business goals efficiently. The TOM outlines how various elements like processes, technology, governance, and people should interconnect and interact to deliver value. It serves as a roadmap for implementing organizational change and transformation.  

At METRO, we are progressing on our digitalization journey, and as part of the transformation enabled by the TOM ecosystem, we are introducing new leadership roles to bring this vision to life.  

How will you make an impact?  

Deliver projects and programs that contribute to execution of Metro’s strategy. 

Your Responsibilities:  

  • Coordinating without guidance functional/technical analysis and project realization in close collaboration with the project team and the specialist units;
  • Follow and implement during the project delivery the received guidance from more senior colleagues while conducting independently the day to day job;  
  • Can deliver independently small projects as follows: day to day coordination, capacity management, budgeting (including business case), risk management, progress tracking and reporting, escalations and project team management; 
  • Ensure transparency of the project using project management practices (risk management, issue management, change management, status reporting, etc)

Qualifications

Required key competencies and qualifications: 

  • Proven experience in applying project management methodologies with confidence in managing small-medium projects;
  • Identifies critical issues/risks to the success of the project and actively addresses them;
  • Able to include the business perspective in project management and find ideal solutions for overcoming the risks and issues that will appear;
  • Experience in delivering technical migration and technology upgrade projects will be a plus;
  • Should be able to understand technical dependencies and be able to incorporate then into the project planning and risk management; 
  • Used to working with tight deadlines, react promptly to upcoming issues; 
  • Having an affinity with IT solutions, and are familiar with modern Agile software development concepts, especially OKR and Scrum methodologies; 
  • Analytically strong, able to grasp complex topics and being able to translate often confusing and complex as is business problems into simple and structured to be process descriptions; 
  • Communicate appropriately with project/program stakeholders in the product team, in countries and in the center; right communication to the right audience; 
  • Defines innovative approaches to complex project management requirements; 
  • Asks for help from senior colleagues in time and seeks for the optimal solution to any problem; 
  • Particularly good fluency in English (written and verbal). 

Additional Information

What do we offer at METRO.digital?     

  • Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment. 

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup. 

  • 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! 

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey. 

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: Project Manager Grade 1 (Md5).

Skills Required

  • Proven experience applying project management methodologies
  • Experience managing small to medium-sized projects
  • Ability to identify and address critical project issues and risks
  • Ability to incorporate business perspectives into project management and solution development
  • Understanding of technical dependencies and ability to incorporate them into project planning and risk management
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and respond promptly to issues
  • Familiarity with Agile software development concepts, especially OKR and Scrum methodologies
  • Strong analytical ability and skill translating complex business problems into structured process descriptions
  • Effective communication with product, country, and central stakeholders
  • Ability to define innovative approaches to complex project management requirements
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience delivering technical migration and technology upgrade projects

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
86,740 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

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.

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