Release Train Engineer to Group Functions Technology

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: 1764 
Job Country: Sweden; Denmark; Finland; Norway 
Job City: Stockholm; Copenhagen; Helsinki; Oslo 
Would you like to be part of great product delivery in an Agile environment? We are now looking for experienced Release Train Engineers to join us. 
At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger.  
About this opportunity
Welcome to the Execution Leadership team in Group Functions Technology! We add value by driving and leading change in a complex IT delivery landscape catering for both Agile and traditional change management. 
What you’ll be doing: 
* As a servant leader, leading a distributed Agile Release Train to deliver on business objectives
* Driving improvements as well as delivering according to the prioritized backlog
* Coaching/leading the scrum masters as needed
* Providing transparency – relevant, clear and accurate metrics
Proactively manage stakeholders and successfully deliver according to
agreed scope and priorities in a predictable, and transparent manner * Reporting on budget, progress, risks according to Nordea processes
* Proactively demonstrate control of the key issues i.e. risk and compliance, and manage proper mitigating activities to ensure a smooth delivery
* Together with the teams create a fun and energizing work environment built on trust, inclusion and good communication 

You’ll join a great team of professional Execution Leaders. The role can be based is based in the Nordics (Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen or Oslo). 
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 an excellent understanding in the Agile mindset and values
* Have documented ability to work and lead cross-border with different cultures
* Show a genuine interest in the business context and solution area. You enjoy learning and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table.
* Have the willingness to drive initiatives of both agile and more traditional character.
* Are dependable, well grounded, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others.
* Have experience in building a strong team and, subsequently, team development.
* Have great communication and networking skills, and being good in driving collaboration across the value chain
* Have strong drive, being goal-oriented, structured, dedicated and thorough
* Are open to change, and an interest in continuously developing yourself as well as others 

Your experience and background:   
* Experience working as a Release Train Engineer and/or complex programs in an agile setting
* Experience in leading complex initiatives with distributed multi-faceted teams in a fast paced environment
* Understanding of IT process and the software development lifecycle
* Management and/or experience of leading a team in an agile/project set-up
* Nordea standards and methods 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
Looking forward to hear from you! Submit your application no later than  31/10/2021. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Bagsen Aktas at Bagsen.aktas@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.