Integration and Cutover Lead (m/f/d)

at  Metro AG

Company Description
As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced S/4HANA Integration and Cutover Expert who will take on responsibilities in a global S/4HANA template rollout project. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP systems, particularly S/4HANA, and extensive experience in managing integration and cutover activities within large-scale ERP implementation projects. Beyond solid technical expertise this role requires the ability to manage multiple project streams in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Integration Management: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of integration strategies across multiple systems and modules within the S/4HANA landscape. Ensure seamless data flow and process integration between S/4HANA and other SAP/non-SAP systems. Collaborate and manage with METRO. Digital, functional, and technical teams to develop integration scenarios, including data migration, interfaces, and middleware, and sharing industry best practices to enable state-of-art system integration capabilities
• Cutover Planning and Execution: Develop and manage various comprehensive cutover plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, resource allocation, logistics, and risk management per legal entity. Provide guidance and best practices for local integration and migration and manage local cut-over manager. Coordinate cutover activities across all teams, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the S/4HANA environment. Manage the execution of dry runs and mock cutovers, validating readiness for go-live
• Project Management: Support project management, including progress tracking and reporting, issue resolution, technical documentation creation and updates, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrate proficiency with a range of tools, e.g., Excel, Wrike. Work closely with the technical lead to align integration, cutover, and testing activities with the overall project plan and identify and mitigate associated risks. Ensure communication with all stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for integration and cutover-related queries and concerns. Collaborate with business users’ functional teams and manage the external partner to ensure alignment and successful delivery of project objectives. Provide training and support to key users and project team members on integration and cutover processes

Qualifications
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Experience: 10+ years of experience in a multinational IT project setting, and at least 6 years in a leadership role in either integration or cutover (in total), minimum 6 go-lives across multiple countries

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Skills: Proven expertise in SAP integration and cutover management, combined with basic knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP) and their integration points is necessary. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment along with great communication and interpersonal skills are desired, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Certifications: PMP or SAP certification is of advantage but not required
• Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is a must
• Living experience in Europe and working experience in a European-based company

Additional Information
Additional information

To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.

• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies

Key Responsibilities

• Integration Management: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of integration strategies across multiple systems and modules within the S/4HANA landscape. Ensure seamless data flow and process integration between S/4HANA and other SAP/non-SAP systems. Collaborate and manage with METRO. Digital, functional, and technical teams to develop integration scenarios, including data migration, interfaces, and middleware, and sharing industry best practices to enable state-of-art system integration capabilities
• Cutover Planning and Execution: Develop and manage various comprehensive cutover plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, resource allocation, logistics, and risk management per legal entity. Provide guidance and best practices for local integration and migration and manage local cut-over manager. Coordinate cutover activities across all teams, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the S/4HANA environment. Manage the execution of dry runs and mock cutovers, validating readiness for go-live
• Project Management: Support project management, including progress tracking and reporting, issue resolution, technical documentation creation and updates, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrate proficiency with a range of tools, e.g., Excel, Wrike. Work closely with the technical lead to align integration, cutover, and testing activities with the overall project plan and identify and mitigate associated risks. Ensure communication with all stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for integration and cutover-related queries and concerns. Collaborate with business users’ functional teams and manage the external partner to ensure alignment and successful delivery of project objectives. Provide training and support to key users and project team members on integration and cutover processe

Experience: 10+ years of experience in a multinational IT project setting, and at least 6 years in a leadership role in either integration or cutover (in total), minimum 6 go-lives across multiple countries

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Skills: Proven expertise in SAP integration and cutover management, combined with basic knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP) and their integration points is necessary. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment along with great communication and interpersonal skills are desired, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Certifications: PMP or SAP certification is of advantage but not required
• Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is a must
• Living experience in Europe and working experience in a European-based compan