Project Manager to lead change activities within Nordea

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: 20266
Would you like to impact how we do banking, today and tomorrow?
We are now looking for a talented colleague with project management experience in delivering high standard change execution from initiation to successful delivery using Nordea´s Project Management Framework as the foundation for our deliveries.
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 are deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We are 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 Operations Automation, Data and Change. We add value by driving Business transformations in Nordea Operations, which are supporting Nordea Business Areas in delivering products and services to our customers.
As a project manager, you will play a valuable role driving and implementing meaningful projects within any of Nordea Operations Service lines; Lending Services, Credit Services, Daily Banking Services, Payment Services and Trading & Custody Services. You will independently drive your assigned projects end to end. The type of changes you lead are projects either targeting to solve regulatory or compliance demands or targeting customer service delivery, quality, and efficiency.
By joining us you will become part of an international project organisation with colleagues in 10 locations and 5 countries.
This role can be based in Helsinki, Stockholm, Lodz, Gdynia, Gdańsk or Tallinn.
What you will be doing:
* Translate business needs to tangible project scope and benefits
* Take full responsibility for leading the various change initiatives in Operations by planning and follow up project deliverables according to Nordea Change framework methodologies
* Independently drive your projects e2e and support Operations in delivering on their Strategic change agenda and thereby also enable the business areas to deliver their products and services in the best feasible way to our customers
* You will encounter many different stakeholders such as Operations management, specialists and subject matter experts from both operations and other business areas in Nordea to collaborate transparent manner

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:
* Plan and organize projects and change initiatives in Operations to secure successful delivery
* Have superior stakeholder management skills and experience with successful stakeholder management in a multi department setting including project reporting
* Ask and provide feedback to ensure a well performing project team
* Have a can-do attitude and a passion for change

Your experience and background:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in driving projects
* Hold relevant project management certification e.g., Prince2, PMP, PMI, IPMA (level B or equivalent) or similar
* Proficient user of Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and project management reporting tools
* Master's or Bachelor's degree on finance, economics or similar
* Consultant experience from a consulting firm will be considered an advantage
* Fluent in English and a local language, written and spoken (professional level)​​​​​​​

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

Submit your application no later than 29/11/2023. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mari Viita, Head of Operations Change 2, mari.viita@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.
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.