IT Project Manager (m/f/d/)

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a IT Project Manager within Retail Tech, ​you are responsible for the successful roll-out of new retail-related tech capabilities within your sales market. You support in implementing tech initiatives, ensuring that technical capabilities are aligned with German legislation.

You will play a key role in making complex technology simple and accessible for all stakeholders and act as a trusted partner, facilitating clear communication, rolling out IT solutions and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. 

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You will:

• Translate complex IT systems and their components into clear, engaging, and easy-to-understand insights for diverse stakeholders. 

• Taking part in negotiations with the works council, ensuring transparency, compliance, and a collaborative approach. 

• Work closely with the IT expert of the works council, fostering a strong partnership built on trust and technical expertise. 

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, particularly with Betriebsverfassungsgesetz (BetrVG) and data protection laws, integrating these into IT and operational strategies. 

• Drive digital transformation and innovation, ensuring that technology supports business growth, operational efficiency, and an improved customer experience. 

• Drive the successful implementation of IT updates and products by translating global roll out plan into locally adapted execution

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As part of Retail Tech & Operations team, you will play a vital role in integrating digital solutions that enhance our IT infrastructure. Collaboration is fundamental to how we operate, ensuring that technology and business align seamlessly to support growth and efficiency – you’ll work closely with Expansion, Legal and Business Tech, ensuring that our technology drives efficiency and business success. Our fast-paced and evolving way of working reflects the dynamic of fashion itself. 

Reporting to our Regional Tech & Operations Manager, you will also partner with labour law & labour relation specialists, work council and external tech consultants to ensure seamless alignment between tech innovation, business needs, and compliance requirements. 

WHO YOU ARE​

We are looking for people with…​

• In-depth knowledge of IT systems, particularly SAP and Microsoft products
• Proven ability to explain complex IT systems in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying information and ideas across different audiences.
• Experience in negotiations, ensuring compliance with Betriebsverfassungsgesetz (BetrVG).
• Expertise in conflict resolution and finding common ground
• Fluency in both German and English

And people who are …​

• Strong relationship builders, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Able to navigate conflicts effectively, with a solution-oriented mindset while maintaining professionalism and clarity

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

​At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

• Global Employee Discount of 25% on our products at H&M and H&M Group Brands such as ARKET, COS, H&M Home, Weekday, Monki, & Other Stories
• Corporate Benefits with special conditions on a wide range of products and services
• Holiday Pay and Christmas bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• H&M Incentive Program – HIP

JOIN US​

This is a full time position, starting 1st of April 2025. The role is a hybrid role, based in Berlin or Hamburg with the expectation of working from one of our offices for three days per week.

If you think your experience, skills and ambitions fit this position, please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than the 02.03.2025.

Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page. If you have any questions about the procedure or the position, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

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Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​

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