Deployment Manager

Assess and prepare OpCos for transformation

• Evaluate business readiness during the onboarding of new OpCos.
• Collaborate with local teams to define and execute action plans that establish the foundations required for Spark deployment.
• Lead activities during the Exploration phase to ensure organizational preparedness.

Define and execute transformation roadmaps

• Facilitate the Discovery phase and support OpCos in defining transformation objectives, priorities, and success criteria.
• Build and drive both high-level and detailed action plans aligned with business goals and program milestones.

Establish effective governance

• Set up project governance structures and steering committees.
• Facilitate decision-making processes and ensure clear accountability across stakeholders.

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams

• Synchronize activities across Product, Integration, Data, Change Management, Training, and other delivery streams.
• Ensure all teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, and deliverables are completed with the expected quality and timeline.

Drive risk management

• Proactively identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Escalate critical topics when required and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Lead stakeholder communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for OpCos regarding Spark products and adoption activities.
• Provide clear and regular updates on progress, achievements, risks, and key decisions.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders, project teams, and partners.

Ensure successful post-go-live transition

• Prepare and execute the handover to operational support teams.
• Ensure post-deployment processes, governance, and KPIs are established and monitored to drive continuous improvement.

Manage dependencies across the organization

• Align with programs and teams outside Spark that may impact deployment plans and roadmaps, including ERP and other strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective coordination across the broader Sonepar ecosystem.

The experience you bring  

• +5 years of experience in implementing Transformation 

• You have strong leadership skills 

• You have worked in some form of customer facing role and you can influence both business and IT stakeholders, as well as work with a partner in a one team spirit 

• You have a multicultural experience 

• Relevant work experience in roles related to digital transformation, project management, or business strategy is essential. This experience should ideally include successful digital transformation projects. 

• Experience in agile methodology (preferred) 

• Fluent English and French

   

  Work Mode & Location

  - Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème) after the probation period

   

  Benefits that await you:

  The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!

  The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!

  The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.

  The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.

   

  75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.

  Swile Ticket restaurant card

  Sustainable mobility package

  Health insurance & Welfare

  Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.

   

  Recruitment Process

  Call with a Talent Acquisition manager

  Interview with the manager

  Interview with a peer or stakeholder

  HR Interview