Group IT Application Portfolio Manager (F/M)

Overview

Date: Mar 13, 2026

Location: Paris, FR, 75008

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.

The role

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.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Portfolio Management - Lead the consolidation and structuring of IT demand across all Sonepar countries and Group functions
• Demand & Portfolio Management - Define and operate clear demand intake, qualification, and prioritization processes
• Demand & Portfolio Management - Ensure alignment with Group strategy, transformation roadmap, and budget cycles
• Demand & Portfolio Management - 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
• Project Portfolio Governance - Support portfolio-level prioritization and arbitration with senior stakeholders
• Project Portfolio Governance - Monitor execution, financials, benefits realization, and key risks
• Project Portfolio Governance - 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)
• Application Portfolio Management - Support application rationalization, standardization, and lifecycle management initiatives
• Application Portfolio Management - Ensure consistency between applications, business capabilities, and target architecture
• Architecture & Standards - Contribute to the definition and evolution of Group architecture principles and standards
• Architecture & Standards - Ensure that demands and projects comply with target architecture and technology guidelines
• Architecture & Standards - 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
• International Coordination - Foster cross-country alignment, reuse of solutions, and best practices
• International Coordination - Support the integration of newly acquired companies into Group governance and standards

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

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
• 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
• 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.