Project Manager - Project & Program Management (m/f/d)
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LocationDüsseldorf, NRW, de
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentDelivery
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live20h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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 risks and issues
Should be able to understand technical dependencies and incorporate them into project planning and risk management
Used to working with tight deadlines, react promptly to upcoming issues
Having an affinity with IT solutions, and familiar with modern Agile software development concepts, especially OKR and Scrum methodologies
Analytically strong, able to grasp complex topics and translate confusing business problems into simple structured process descriptions
Communicate appropriately with project/program stakeholders in the product team, in countries, and in the center
Defines innovative approaches to complex project management requirements
Asks for help from senior colleagues in time and seeks optimal solution to any problem
Particularly good fluency in English (written and verbal)
Experience in delivering technical migration and technology upgrade projects
Skills
Agile
OKR
Scrum
Benefits
Hybrid work
Training
People development
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:
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Coordinating without guidance functional/technical analysis and project realization in close collaboration with the project team and the specialist units;
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Follow and implement during the project delivery the received guidance from more senior colleagues while conducting independently the day to day job;
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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;
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Ensure transparency of the project using project management practices (risk management, issue management, change management, status reporting, etc)
Qualifications
Required key competencies and qualifications:
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Proven experience in applying project management methodologies with confidence in managing small-medium projects;
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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;
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Particularly good fluency in English (written and verbal).
Additional Information
What do we offer at METRO.digital?
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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.
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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.
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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).