Group Manager - Design & Media Solutions

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €29.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores & a team of 93,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries.

MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow's standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.

Website : https : / / www.metro-gsc.in

Company Size : 600-650

Headquarters : Pune, Maharashtra, India

Type : Privately Held

Inception : 2011

Job Description

Position Summary

The Group Manager will lead the Operations part of the Design & Marketing Solutions within the Global Solution Center, India (GCC). This role is responsible for driving operations, service delivery, and people management across this domain. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and foster innovation while managing cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Operations & Service Delivery
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of design and marketing solutions within the GSC
• Design and Implement operational structure to drive global transitions
• Ensure high-quality service delivery, meeting business KPIs and SLAs
• Drive process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements across functions
• Implement governance frameworks to monitor performance and compliance
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives
• Leadership & People Management
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development opportunities
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and talent development strategies
• Strategy & Business Growth
• Develop and execute the solutions roadmap in alignment with GSC and Global business goals
• Identify and implement new capabilities, tools, and technologies to enhance service offerings
• Drive cost optimization and value creation for the business
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to shape long-term strategy
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Act as the primary liaison between the GSC and global business teams
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive business impact
• Ensure seamless integration of solution within the broader enterprise framework

Key Skills & Competencies :

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Join Us

Skills Required

Operational Excellence, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management