We are currently seeking to recruit six project managers at different levels. We are specifically interested in individuals who possess extensive senior-level experience – comfortable with executing large strategic projects/programmes, as well as those who have recently acquired project management expertise.
We envision that you have a background in a Bachelor's degree program in economics, administration, project management, or engineering. You are driven by the opportunity to achieve excellent outcomes alongside your colleagues.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Project Manager you will be part of the Change Methodology team as a pool of project management professionals for the Bank and will be dynamically assigned to run projects or programmes under the sponsorship of a functional area – driven by the Bank’s priorities. Project Sponsors are overall accountable for project success, securing key governance decisions and benefits realization.
As our Project Manager your responsibility will include:
- Initiation involves developing a project charter to outline objectives, scope, benefits, and key stakeholders
- Planning includes creating a project plan, milestones, governance decisions, work breakdown structure, resource and cost planning, quality requirements, communication and procurement planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
- Execution entails directing and managing project work, ensuring deliverable quality, handling communications, procuring necessary resources, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving value-based outcomes
- Monitoring, controlling, and reporting involve overseeing project scope, managing changes, resources, costs, procurements, risks, and issues. It also requires timely and accurate reporting of project status and deliverables
- Closure ensures deliverables are completed and handed over to relevant teams
Santander is also embracing Scaled Agile Framework, thus Project Managers will act as coordinators and Epic owners for initiatives executed through the Agile Release Trains, as well as leading more traditional projects.
WHO WE LOOK FOR
This role is a good match for you if you are passionate about project and programme management and Agile methodologies, enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, and are dedicated to delivering high-quality products.
When evaluating candidates, we will emphasize the following experience, traits and qualifications:
- Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Proactive, independent, and collaborative.
- Value-based leadership with a focus on results.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Good business and process understanding.
- Proficiency in English and Nordic languages (preferable).
- Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Teams.
- Practical experience with project management tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of Agile Ways of Working and experience with running initiatives as part of SAFe setup is preferable.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to work in a large, high-performing international company, in a dynamic environment that is constantly changing
- A corporate culture that is professional and dynamic, yet informal. We expect our skilled employees to make long lasting and impactful decisions to shape our future
- Highly competent, dedicated, and friendly co-workers with strong collaboration across the Nordics
- Joining the team of game changing professionals as part of the center of excellence for Change Management
This position can be located in one of our Nordic locations, Hvidovre, Lysaker, Solna or Helsinki.
INTERESTED?
Do you want to be responsible for managing key strategic projects and drive value creation at Santander Consumer Bank? Do you have a track record within project or program management experience with facilitating management decisions?
If you have the right profile and enthusiasm, please submit your application and CV as soon as possible, but no later than 13.08.2023. If you have questions, feel free to contact Change Methodology Leader Anel Kovac at Anel.Kovac@santanderconsumer.no, mobile +47 902 78 112.