WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Competence Manager, you will lead and develop a defined community of engineers and technical experts within a specific technology or engineering area. You will be responsible for creating the right conditions for people to grow, build their capabilities, and contribute effectively across our delivery teams.
14+ years in SAP Finance (FICO), including 3–4 years of hands-on people management—leading direct reportees, driving performance reviews, and supporting career progression
Mentored and coached team members to align with both business goals and individual growth paths—driving high employee engagement and retention
Lead a team of engineers and technical experts with formal people responsibility, creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, and high-performing environment.'
Coach and mentor team members, supporting career development, individual growth plans, succession planning, and long-term capability building.
Define and execute a competence development strategy aligned with current and future business needs.
Build and nurture Communities of Practice that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Engineering Managers, Tech PMs, Area Managers, People Business Partners, and other Team Managers to align people, skills, and staffing with business priorities.
Identify capability gaps and develop targeted initiatives through training, certifications, mentoring, internal mobility, and other learning opportunities.
Contribute to workforce planning, talent pipelines, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and sourcing strategies for critical capabilities.
Support resource planning and cost efficiency, including budgets related to competence development and community activities.
Represent the engineering community in organisational discussions and act as a point of escalation for people-related topics impacting delivery.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll work closely with Engineering Managers, Tech PMs, other Competence Managers, Area Managers, People Business Partners, and technical communities across H&M Group.
Together, you’ll ensure that we have the right people, skills, and capabilities to meet today’s delivery needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where people leadership and technical expertise come together to shape how we develop talent and build sustainable engineering capabilities.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
Expertise in core FICO modules: GL, AP, AR, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders.
Previous experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role within areas such as software, applications, data, platforms, or related technologies.
And people who are…
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits and extensive opportunities for development, learning, and career growth around the globe.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application