About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com
How will you shape our tomorrow
As Group Portfolio Manager, you will play a central role in shaping, structuring, and governing Sonepar’s global IT portfolio. Based at Group headquarters in Paris, you will work closely with country CIOs, CFOs, and corporate functions to ensure that IT investments are aligned with Group strategy, architectural standards, and business priorities.
Main responsibilities
Demand & Portfolio Management - Lead the consolidation and structuring of IT demand across all Sonepar countries and Group functions - Define and operate clear demand intake, qualification, and prioritization processes - Ensure alignment with Group strategy, transformation roadmap, and budget cycles - Provide end-to-end visibility on initiatives, investments, dependencies, risks, and expected value
Project Portfolio Governance - Manage the Group IT project portfolio across business and technology domains - Support portfolio-level prioritization and arbitration with senior stakeholders - Monitor execution, financials, benefits realization, and key risks - Prepare high-quality portfolio reporting for Group IT leadership and executive committees Application Portfolio Management - Maintain and continuously improve the Group application portfolio view (business, technical, financial) - Support application rationalization, standardization, and lifecycle management initiatives - Ensure consistency between applications, business capabilities, and target architecture Architecture & Standards - Contribute to the definition and evolution of Group architecture principles and standards - Ensure that demands and projects comply with target architecture and technology guidelines - Act as a key interface between Enterprise Architecture and delivery teams International Coordination - Work closely with country CIOs and IT teams in a highly international environment - Foster cross-country alignment, reuse of solutions, and best practices - Support the integration of newly acquired companies into Group governance and standards
The experience you bring
· 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, PMO, enterprise applications, or enterprise architecture
· Proven track record in large, international, and decentralized organizations
· Strong exposure to demand management, project portfolio management, and application landscapes
· Experience with ERP, supply chain, finance, or omnichannel environments is a strong advantage
Skills & Competencies
· Strong analytical and structuring capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex portfolios
· Solid understanding of IT governance and enterprise architecture concepts
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to influence and drive alignment without direct authority
· Structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented
· Collaborative, service-minded, and comfortable in transformation contexts
· Able to operate at both strategic and hands-on level
· Fluent written and spoken English. French is a nice to have
· Position based at Sonepar Group headquarters in Paris. Regular international travel is expected.
- 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
Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.
Sustainable mobility package
Health insurance & Welfare
Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.
Recruitment process
Presecreening interview with a recruiter
Hiring Manager interview
Interview with a peer manager
Final HR interview
We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.
More information on Sonepar:
Website: www.sonepar.com
Twitter: @sonepar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar/
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