Scrum master to Access Management

Group IT's role in Swedbank is to provide the bank with a stable IT operation that is up and running 24 hours per day. Together with Business Areas and Group functions we transform Swedbank into a modern bank both in terms of digitalization as well as way of working. Group IT provides services that are reliable and secure, and that meet customer expectations. We are approximately 600 employees located in Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga.

Swedbank is the bank for the many. As an employer we favour inclusion, support workforce diversity and are leading in gender equality. We welcome all applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or other conviction, age, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, or disability. To find out more about Swedbank as an employer, visit swedbank.com/work-with-us

About the job As a Scrum master you will be the extended hand of the Agile Product Owner (APO) and together you will prioritize backlog and break down backlog items to daily deliverables. Your goal is to help the cross functional team(s) (CTF) to understand the need for clear and concise backlog items as well as practicing agile ways of working principles, facilitating agile events and solve ad hoc daily tasks.

Your responsibilities will include: (please adjust! according to the role:

Coaching the team in self-organization and cross functionality
Manage, lead and follow up on activities and initiatives within the team
Helping the CFT to create high value
Remove hinders/impediments during daily work
Facilitate agile events e.g. workshops Arrange and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, participate in weekly and monthly release meetings, sprint planning sessions and retrospectives
Coordination with other teams and Scrum Masters within and outside of our value stream
Continuously improve the way of working using the SWAP method (Swedbank Agile Process)
Dealing with ad hoc issues and questions


What you need to succeed To succeed you need extensive understanding of the business.

You have software development or maintenance experience. You should have high interest in agile methodologies and/or way of working. To excel in product back-log management and understanding product planning is key in this position.

As a Scrum master you are service minded, social and communicative. You are good at asking questions but you are also structured, systematic and have interest in details. Team-player is your middle name and you love to solve problems together with your colleagues.

What you may have worked with previously Scrum Master
Service owner
Project coordinator
Product owner
Service/System Management


Potential next steps in your career after this job APO
Program Coordinator
Team manager
Business Analyst


Why work with us? As group we are open, simple and caring and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We challenge obstacles together and we succeed or fail as a team.

As a manager I am positive, committed and believe in a coaching leadership. I enjoy seeing people develop and reach their individual goals. I work for an open and positive climate where everyone is involved and contributes to the team's development. I expect my team colleagues to take responsibility, have a positive attitude and live up to our values and that we together move our business forward.

We may begin the selection under the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

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