IAM Product Owner | Identity and Access Management (m/f/d)

Company Description

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

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

This role is part of a team responsible for establishing Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities across METRO AG to protect digital assets and ensure authorized access to critical resources. The team is key to improving METRO AG’s Information Security maturity and managing security risks within the organization's risk appetite.

As an IAM Product Management Professional, you will act as a liaison between technical teams, including METRO.digital, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of IAM objectives with business goals. You will oversee the development, maintenance, and strategic direction of the IAM platform, defining its vision, prioritizing features, gathering requirements, and ensuring alignment with Compliance and Information Security standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision and roadmap for IAM products, focusing on Identity Governance and Administration and Access Management.
• Strong collaboration skills  to gather, prioritize, and document IAM requirements, translating them into actionable product features and capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the development and improvement process, with an experience in overseeing product development, particularly in IAM.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and evaluate IAM solution performance, security, compliance, and usability. Proactive problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent documentation skills in creating, maintaining, and updating documentation and training materials for IAM products.
• Effective communication skills to serve as a bridge between business stakeholders, architects, and METRO.digital infrastructure teams.
• Sound technical understanding and affinity to the Cyber Security 
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management within a technology or IAM-focused environment.

Additional Information

What we offer: 

• 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.
• 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.A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies