Scrum Masters and IT Project Managers to Group Functions Technology

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations – and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate – by being a strong and personal financial partner.

Job ID: 17739
Would you like to lead the delivery of important IT change initiatives in areas such as Credit management, Financial Anti-Crime or ESG? We are looking for experienced professionals that can join us in the capacity of Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers or Project managers. Right now we are especially interested in finding experienced Scrum masters who can help us deliver in prioritized initiatives in an agile environment.
At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Execution Leadership team in Group Functions Technology! We add value by driving and leading change in a complex IT delivery landscape catering for both Agile and traditional IT deliveries towards our business counterparts. The business areas we work with are Financial Anti Crime, Credit management, ESG, Collateral Systems, Non-Financial Risk, Capital and Regulatory Reporting, Risk Modelling, Group Legal, Data Warehousing and BI, Group Management Reporting and Planning.

What you’ll be doing:
* Driving change initiatives including leading the development team(s) to deliver on the business objectives,
* Translating business needs to tangible project objectives and solutions,
* Managing stakeholders and successfully delivering according to agreed scope and priorities in a predictable, and transparent manner,
* Reporting on budget, progress, risks according to Nordea processes,
* Managing risks, dependencies and impediments to ensure teams efficiency,
* Inspiring, motivating and coaching team members, establishing continuous improvements and encouraging a growth mindset,
* Building high-performing teams, foster collaboration and steering teams towards the culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement,
* Together with the teams create a fun and energizing work environment built on trust, inclusion and good communication.

You’ll join a great team of professional Execution Leaders. We use the term Execution Leader as a general term for all roles leading IT Change initiatives. The role is based in Stockholm, Sweden.   
Who you are
Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
* Have excellent communication and networking skills, and being good at driving collaboration across the value chain,
* Have genuine interest in learning the business context and technology solution,
* Have strong drive, being goal-oriented, structured, dedicated and thorough,
* Ideally have willingness to drive initiatives of both agile and more traditional character,
* Have experience in building a strong team,
* Have a consulting mindset, able to coach and mentor teams,
* Are open to change, and with an interest in continuously developing yourself as well as others,
* Are dependable, well grounded, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult,
* Last but not least, are dedicated to our Nordea Values.

Your experience and background: 
* A proven track record in IT project management or facilitation of complex Agile initiatives,
* Experience in leading distributed and multi-faceted teams in a fast paced environment,
* Firm grasp of agile methodologies (SAFe/Scrum) and/or traditional project management (PMI/IPMA certification or equivalent is preferred),
* Understanding of IT process and the software development lifecycle,
* Experience in problem solving in complex initiatives,
* Experience building strong stakeholder relationships,
* Experience from working in the Financial Services industry is preferred,
* Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT relevant field.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps

Submit your application no later than 12/05/2023. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Eva Hamplin, eva.hamplin@nordea.com.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.
For union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACO at SacoNordea@nordea.com.
Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.