Head of Technology Accelerator

Are you passionate about data, AI and transformation within the banking area?

Swedbank’s data and AI organization Group Data, Analytics & AI is looking for an experienced leader for its unit Technology Accelerator, responsible to both develop, manage, and operate data infrastructure (including platforms, tools and technologies) as well as lead the data transformation journey for the enterprise-wide modern technology set-up.

We believe that people are at the heart of our organisation and our successful leaders enable us to realise our strategy and provide an interesting and evolving work environment for our colleagues.
We are looking for a leader who: Has a proven track record from senior leadership roles within data, AI and underlying technological infrastructure, possesses strong leadership skills, can guide and inspire a diverse team within an agile setup and has extensive experience from doing so in large and complex organisations.
Holds a strategic mindset with a long-term focus on roadmap while ensuring high quality and optimised day-to-day deliveries.
Encourages best efforts, motivates team members and helps them reach their full potential.
Makes brave decisions, isn't afraid to try new things, acknowledges mistakes, and learns from them.
Builds trust within the team as well as colleagues and stakeholders around Swedbank as well as external partners.
What will be your daily work in this role: Owning and ensuring transformation initiatives related to Swedbank’s Data & AI platform modernization journey that is part of the bank’s group wide data transformation.
Accountable for the continuous deliveries across agile release trains providing flexible and resilient infrastructure and technology that enables delivery of Regulatory, BI, AI and IT services to stakeholders while ensuring operational efficiency.
Build, mentor and manage a high-performing team of technology professionals while ensuring clear responsibilities and priorities within the team.
Ensuring the continuous development of your team and your own leadership skills.
Building a diverse team with high level of team spirit and engagement.
Engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across various units to understand their needs, inform and align Data & AI technology roadmap, and further ensure effective integration and utilization of platform and tools.
Driving improvement, process optimisation and performance across your teams.
Leading and encouraging collaboration across the organisation.
Building your unit to be an efficient and successful organisation.
What we offer when you join us: An open, simple and caring culture
Opportunity to create the best experience for our customers
An international, sustainable and inclusive work environment
Development opportunities and advancement in your career
Flexible working options
Access to Group performance program, company pension plan, optional health insurance, and other benefits
What are the qualifications needed for the role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT infrastructure management or related field; at least 5 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams.
Experience from IT delivery for infrastructure services as well as developing, maintaining, and operating platform services.
Experience with agile development methodologies such as DevOps and MLOps to enable data and AI.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
"Join our team and...
You will be part of Swedbank’s Group Data, Analytics & AI unit, a business-value driven organisation focused on ensuring that we can leverage data, analytics & AI across Swedbank and become a data-driven bank in the forefront of technology on a transformation journey. We pride ourselves in being an organisation that has accountability and proactivity as key principles, maintaining a value-focus across all areas. We are looking forward to welcoming a leader with skills to lead complex areas in a transformational journey who also has a comprehensive knowledge and insight in the area of data and AI " Eva Saidac, your future manager.
We look forward to your application at 08.11.2024 the latest.Location: Stockholm HQ, Sundbyberg
Recruiting manager:Eva Saidac

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