We are the METRO Global Solution Center! Our motto, "We make it count," reflects our belief that accounting is more than just numbers - it's about creating impactful solutions, driving meaningful change, and always counting for more. As a proud member of the METRO/MAKRO family, a leading international wholesaler with over 93,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our inclusive and diverse community promotes collaboration, personal development, and dedication to achieving our goals together.
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Leader and PMO Consultant to our recently created global Standardization Team based in Szczecin. The team is responsible for driving finance process standardization agenda in Metro across GSC and local finance units. Reporting to Head of Finance Standardization, the Standardization Project Leader and PMO Consultant will be responsible for implementation of a high-value strategic initiative, through application of transformation and project management best practice knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques.
Join our team and experience the spirit of "We make it count."
- managing complex projects in area of finance process standardization in terms of scope, cost, timelines, resources, risk, change and communication,
- planning, co-ordination, and execution of project deliverables within specific project phase,
- c-suite stakeholder management and project governance steering,
- cross-department and cross-location project team management, providing leadership, coordination, and cross-functional communication to ensure achievement of project goals and timelines,
- driving the change across finance organization towards globally harmonized processes and best practices,
- keeping project documentation according to defined requirements,
- providing project level management reporting, including milestone tracking, forecasts, risks, issues, and overall project RAG status,
- supporting reporting tasks on project portfolio,
- processing and archiving of information resources,
- ensuring compliance of projects with all internal policies, standards, and organization plans.
- demonstrated min. 3 years’ experience leading successful complex, high-value transformation, and change initiatives, preferably in large, multi-national organizations of BPO/SSC profile,
- demonstrated depth of finance knowledge and business acumen obtained from previous experience of project and programs,
- project management qualifications, such as PMP, Prince,
- knowledge of PM tools such as Wrike, Asana, Monday would be an advantage,
- university degree / BSc in Economics (in the field of finance, accounting),
- high level of analytical, communication and presentation skills,
- very good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Visio),
- excellent English skills; effective and clear communication, both verbal and written,
- self-motivated, well organized, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, good listening skills, excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and work effectively under pressure,
- the ability to work as part of a team,
- readiness for business trips (several times a year).
- stable employment in an international corporation, which is constantly growing,
- chance to expand knowledge and experience in various areas,
- private medical care and group insurance, also for family members,
- cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund, i.e., Christmas allowance,
- a monthly salary supplement for knowing an additional language,
- co-financed sports card,
- team and company integrations after hours,
- hybrid or remote work.