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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Information Systems Director

IT OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontauban, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher education qualification in computing, through an engineering school or a Master's degree.
  • Successful experience directing the information systems function of a significantly sized multi-site organization.
  • Experience managing large teams structured across multiple areas of expertise.
  • Ability to evolve an IT organization in a demanding environment focused on availability, service quality, and transformation.
  • Ability to unite teams, lead change, and engage with senior-level stakeholders.
  • Fluency in English is essential for working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Define, lead, and deploy the information systems strategy in alignment with Group priorities and business performance needs.
  • Lead the Information Systems Department, comprising a large team organized across Architecture & Information Systems Solutions, Infrastructure and Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems Projects.
  • Unite teams around a shared vision, support their development, and foster innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to defining the information systems roadmap and ensure its deployment across a multi-site environment.
  • Support the company's digital transformation by using information systems to improve operational performance and customer experience.
  • Ensure the availability, performance, resilience, and evolution of IT infrastructure.
  • Lead major projects to modernize applications and business processes.
  • Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy to protect data and information systems.
  • Oversee application architectures and their evolution in line with business needs.
  • Ensure information systems governance and manage budgets, investments, and external partners.
  • Work closely with other departments to support their development projects and operational needs.
  • Participate in international projects with Group teams and ensure compliance with standards and good practices.
  • Make a few international business trips.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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