Job Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company's unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.
At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.
The Rollout Manager as part of the Rollout Team in our LUCA Transformation project plays a pivotal role for all activities of the project towards success by managing its complexities and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the transformation. This role involves close collaboration with all members of the LUCA project team and Rollout countries representatives to drive the LUCA transformation that meets business and technical requirements and delivers substantial business value.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the S/4HANA Finance rollout in specific countries, ensuring successful adoption of standardized processes with local adaptations.
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle in line with business priorities and strategic goals.
- Engage senior stakeholders and partners to align resources and secure business sponsorship.
- Collaborate with local and central project teams across all relevant functional and technical streams.
- Identify and address local process gaps, ensuring accurate system configuration with documented RICEFW.
- Monitor and mitigate risks that could affect the business case, scope, timeline, or operations.
- Support SAP learning journeys for Finance, Accounting, and ARIBA to build local capabilities.
- Oversee key technical roles to ensure quality, integration, and architectural alignment.
- Lead local program and change management to drive effective transformation and adoption.
- 5+ years of experience in SAP Finance and project leadership.
- Proven leadership in S/4HANA transformation projects for over 5 years.
- Hands-on involvement in global ERP transformation initiatives.
- Skilled in working with diverse, multinational teams.
- Deep expertise in S/4HANA Financials and core business processes.
- Holds a relevant degree in Finance, Business, IT, or related field.
- SAP certifications in S/4HANA Finance and Financial Accounting are a plus.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare target group oriented (e.g. executive) presentations and socialize the business case with key stakeholders
What We Offer
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
- Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
- Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
- Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
- Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
- Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
- Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
- Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.