Technology Project Manager – Finance & Risk

(Fulltime/parttime, 32-38 uur per week)

Action is a fast growing non-food discounter with over 3.000 stores in 14 countries amongst which are France, The Netherlands, Portugal and in June we opened our first stores in Switzerland. All these countries (partly) have their own rules and regulations which means a great deal of management to make sure we stay in control of the financials, too. As a Finance Technology Project Manager based in Zwaagdijk-Oost, you will put your project management experience and technical knowledge to good use to bring our finance projects to fruition. You will do so using technology solutions tailored to the business' needs and improvement processes to make further efficiency gains in our processes. This will result in a financial organisation that's ready for the challenges of tomorrow, and that will be partly down to you. 

Your daily tasks

You will lead the way in Technology projects for Finance – from investment proposals to successful implementations. These projects focus on improving existing financial processes and solutions, while also looking at how processes can be adapted to comply with laws and regulations and how new features and innovations can be introduced. Action currently has several projects in these areas in the pipeline. You will ensure that the technology needed within the projects is achieved in line with the business' requirements. In doing so, you will manage a functional team of Action technology experts and external technology partners. 

Your role will be focused on bringing projects to a successful conclusion. This starts with clarifying the frameworks and requirements, working together with the technology and business owners as a strong sparring partner. You will maintain a professional network for business processes and technological solutions and make active use of your network to increase and share your knowledge. You will achieve the desired results by ensuring proper preparation of business transformation programmes, clearly defining projects and actively monitoring resources and budgets.

Meet your team

Our IT department provides added value through specialised horizontal/cross-functional teams for Business Domains (e.g. HR-IT or Commerce & Marketing), a Development & Operations team to manage shared technology services and a Data Analytics & Business Insights team. We also have support teams for Projects & Portfolio Management, Architecture and Security. There are more than 700 people working in and on Technology every day; many on implementing change. To meet our challenges and expansion goals, we work with the most talented people at Action. 

Do you want to work on challenging projects in the dynamic world of retail using advanced technology? Take Action!

Curious about your new colleagues? Nannet Boonstra and Maarten van Wely look forward to working with you!

What You Offer

You feel at home in the dynamic world of retail. Furthermore, a role as a functional leader of a wide range of projects at the interface between business and technology is perfect for you. You have an understanding of financial processes and are keen to contribute to connections and improvements with your sense of entrepreneurship, putting your ability to persevere and convince others to good use. Your colleagues also know what they should offer as you are a clear, direct communicator.

You also have the following:

• A higher professional education (Master's level) or an academic university education
• At least 6-8 years' relevant work experience in project/program management
• You are well aware of both traditional (Prince II) and flexible (Scrum/Agile) methodologies
• Experience working with Finance
• Experience working in a retail environment (plus)
• Experience with SAP
• Experience in setting up and overseeing projects worth €500,000 to €1.5 million in the financial domain
• Excellent control of both Dutch and English (both written and verbal)
• You work efficient and effective, also when under time pressure and in a (sometimes) inexperienced project surrounding
• Self-starter, team player, strong motivator and communicator
• You are a sparring partner for both business and technology stakeholders and you give project management advice
• You are excellent in structuring business needs and prioritization of all work
• Willingness to work three day a week at Action HQ office in Zwaagdijk-Oost, two days working from home. (60/40 policy) 

What We Offer

Quite a lot, actually! From our bustling headquarters in the Netherlands, you'll have an impact across the whole of Europe. We're now up to more than 3.000 stores in 14 countries and millions of smiles from our customers – and we're not stopping there, with big growth ambitions for both Action and you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps to develop as a professional, whether that means a different position, an interesting innovation project or new skills. And you can do all that in a culture where we truly live our shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect.

You can also count on Action for the following:

• A competitive salary based on a 38-hour week
• A yearly bonus based on realizing company and personal objectives
• 24 days' holiday with the option to buy five additional days (based on 38 hours per week)
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term
• Flexible working hours and the option to spend 40% of your hours working from home (in coordination with your team and manager)
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is reachable from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads)

How We Contribute To Society

If you only know Action from the stores, a new world will open up for you when you join us. As an example, we're working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you also know that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton already comes from sustainable sources? Or that we use energy-efficient LED lighting only in more than half of our stores? Yes, that's Action, too. If you're curious about what other initiatives we're taking, join our team and see for yourself.

Interested?

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who sees themselves in the vacancy to apply. So, take action and submit an application now!

What you can expect as from then: 

1. You will receive feedback to your application shortly
2. A first orientating interview (teams) with the Snr. Tech Recruiter
3. A second interview with the hiring manager at our HQ
4. Online assessment & a third interview with another relevant colleague to discuss the results
5. Welcome at Action...

Throughout the entire process, Rob van Elburg Snr Tech Recruiter, will be your first point of contact to answer all your questions.