Senior Project Leader

Job ID: 25546 

Would you like to be part of great product delivery in the High Risk Service Domain in the Credit and Collateral Service Area? We are now looking for a Senior Project Leader to lead one of our cross-functional scrum teams as scrum master to deliver business value in an agile environment.

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

Welcome to the High Risk Execution Leadership team. We are part of the High Risk Service Domain, which provides functionality to Nordea legal entities and associated business lines with default management and days past due capability to support high risk customer management in line with the ECB regulation. The High Risk Execution Leadership team is a team of highly skilled project leaders who drive and deliver change initiatives within a scaled agile environment. As the Senior Project Leader, you’ll play a valuable role in in ensuring the team you work with lives agile values and principles to secure the team delivery objectives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and guiding the scrum team as a servant leader for the team to achieve its goals 
• Working to remove impediments and blockers to secure delivery 
• Providing transparency – relevant, clear and accurate metrics  
• Proactively demonstrate control of the key issues i.e. risk and compliance, and manage proper mitigating activities to ensure a smooth delivery 
• Proactively manage stakeholders and successfully deliver according to agreed scope and priorities in a predictable, and transparent manner 
• Ensure execution and team efficiency by leading and coaching development team members to achieve the desired outcome 
• Together with the team create a fun work environment  

You’ll join a a team of highly skilled project leaders who drive and deliver change initiatives within the scaled agile environment of the High Risk SD.The role is based in Høje Taastrup; Copenhagen; Helsinki; Stockholm.

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 genuine interest in the business context and solution area. You enjoy learning and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table

• Are dependable, well grounded, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others
• Have excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and in writing 
• Embrace change, challenge status quo and maximise customer value 
• Have a habit of sharing knowledge as well as an interest in continuously developing yourself as well as the team you work in

Your experience and background: 

• University degree ideally in computer science or information technology, or equivalent experience
• Scrum Master and/or Agile Project Management experience, SAFe knowledge is an advantage
• Management and/or experience of leading a team in an agile/project set-up
• Standards, methods and tools for Agile ways of working and project management 

• Analytical skills and ability to deal with complex issues 
• Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships 
• Strong facilitation skills 

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 20/09/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Zarina Rane.

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.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. 

Only for candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.