Junior IT Contract Manager

Job ID: 21642

Do you have experience from working with suppliers delivering IT services, cloud or infrastructure solutions? Or do you have experience in delivering IT services or software solutions in a contractual context? Would you like to be part of a centralised unit that is managing some of the bank’s most critical and major IT suppliers? We are looking for a curious and collaborative person that would like to join our team! At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

We add value by ensuring that compliant and cost efficient services are delivered to Nordea, while also exploring opportunities for the future through innovation – ensuring Nordea remains competitive also in the future.
You will execute contract management tasks in line with best practices and to help producing value add for Nordea, ensuring control and oversight for the contracts you will manage.

We are working in the hybrid work model, so you will be expected to visit office few days per week.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, prepare and execute contract changes
• Develop and keep an oversight over ongoing agreement changes
• Develop and keep an oversight of obligations and deliverables throughout the contractual lifecycle 
• Provide contract training for stakeholders and facilitate awareness sessions within the team
• Support with agreement expertise to interpret agreement specific terms and collaborate with service owners, interfacing units and other stakeholders
• Participate in Nordea’s risk processes as well as in regular audits (internal and external)
• Develop and maintain long-standing relationships with Nordea’s IT suppliers
• Continuously explore opportunities for how our IT agreements can be improved
• Contribute to improve processes and best practices within the supplier management area
• Contribute and/or participate in activities with our suppliers that will increase the resiliency of the bank

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 need to be driven by  “law and order” and continuous improvements.

Your experience and background:

• 1-3 years of experience in an international environment working within either the space of contract management, procurement or an IT delivery organisation
• Experience in working with IT contracts
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with suppliers
• Solid analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English (both in writing and speaking) 

It will also be of benefit with below experience and/or competencies, but not a requirement:

• Experience working with risk management
• Working within a regulated environment
• Hands-on experience with IT services, cloud or infrastructure solutions
• ITIL and/or Agile certification

If this sounds like you, we cannot wait to receive your application!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 31/05/2024.

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.

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