Project Leader and Scrum Master

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: 20740
Would you like to use your Scrum Master and project leadership experience within Nordea Application Management? We are now looking for a Project Leader/Scrum Master, who will be responsible for driving the closure of risks and take an active role in achieving our team goals.
In Nordea, we’re harnessing the power of technology to reinvent the future of banking. A tech revolution is underway – and you can make an impact. Though we’re a Nordic bank, we’re also one of the largest IT employers in Tricity and Warsaw. Working with international teams in an inspiring working environment, you’ll have lots of opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. 

About this opportunity

Welcome to the AM Governance & Transformation team. We add value by continuously improving our Nordea Application Management Framework, being responsible for the governance of Nordea group-wide applications throughout their lifecycle. We provide comprehensive automated reporting utilizing e.g. Python, Power BI, Power Automate and monitoring activities, ensuring an oversight on the compliance level. 
​As the Project Leader and Scrum Master, you’ll play a valuable role in this journey.
What you’ll be doing:
Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across entire Nordea group
Leading the delivery plan of the overall risks on the application management framework of Nordea
Ensuring Scrum process is smooth and transparent
Managing risks, dependencies and impediments to ensure team efficiency
Fostering an environment for high performing team dynamics

You’ll join a team with the vision to keep applications within Nordea safe, compliant and operational. The role is based in 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:
Demonstrate a high degree of structure, flexibility, planning and prioritization skills, deliver timely and excellent service consistently
Are eager to facilitate and lead risk reduction activities across the bank 
Are open minded, curious and persistent, with the courage to speak up even if it is difficult
Have excellent communication skills including reporting to senior executive level
Have a positive "can-do" attitude and thrive with new challenges and frequent interactions with stakeholders
Have the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with a situation and act on it  
Have the ability to drive an issue without knowing all the details upfront 

Your experience and background: 
Proven project leadership experience 
Analytical skills and ability to deal with complex and demanding issues
Experience in agile frameworks proven by successful track record and/or certificates
Experience of stakeholder's engagement management  
Experience within banking / financial services and risk management 
Holder of university bachelor or master degree  
At least 2 years of experience as a Project Leader and Scrum Master in IT, preferably in the financial sector

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

Submit your application no later than 29/02/2023.

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.
For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.