Implementation Lead in Finance Systems Transformation (f/m/x)

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Implementation Lead in Finance Systems Transformation (f/m/x)

Who suits us?

Curious people who like to deep-dive into new topics
 AI natives who are used to leveraging AI Agents to fulfil tasks
 Lateral thinkers who courageously question the current situation and work out the target convincingly
 Natural leaders who want to make a positive impact to our Group’s success
 Enthusiasts constantly looking for the best UX, process & IT solutions
 Pioneers who are not afraid in making the impossible possible

Who are we?

The "Finance Systems Transformation" department oversees the “SHAPE+ Program”, a cross-divisional Finance ERP Platform transformation initiative reporting to the CFO of the DHL Group.

The program aims to enhance the standardization, automation, and user experience of the core accounting including master data management and cost accounting processes.

The goal is to establish an efficient, & innovative Finance ERP platform that enables capabilities such as continuous accounting, real-time data processing, and advanced analytics.

As Implementation Lead, what are your tasks and how can you be a differentiating success factor for our team?

Our Implementation Leads are end-to-end responsible for coordinating the delivery of platform requirements across multiple finance process domains.

This role ensures that the configuration and extension of the Platforms are delivered efficiently, aligned with architectural principles, and accordingly to the broader program priorities.

The Implementation Lead operates at the intersection of processes & platform enabling cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical execution.

Core Responsibilities

Delivery Coordination


* Coordinate daily activities across development and architecture teams to ensure timely resolution of implementation blockers.


* Align implementation activities with release timelines and program milestones, supporting readiness for production deployment.

Cross-Functional Alignment


* Facilitate communication between technical and functional teams to bridge gaps in understanding and execution.


* Participate in workshops and working sessions to align on requirements, solution design, and delivery expectations.

Sprint & Release Management


* Facilitate sprint planning and backlog prioritization in collaboration with platform and process stakeholders.


* Monitor progress against delivery objectives, escalating risks and dependencies to program leadership as needed.

Technical Integration Support


* Collaborate with integration teams to ensure interface designs are executable and aligned with platform standards.


* Coordinate with external and internal teams to validate integration scenarios and resolve technical challenges.

Partner & Vendor Coordination


* Engage with external solution providers to align on delivery ...