Chief Project Manager in Core Payments Platform

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Are you enthusiastic about leading strategic and essential projects within an organisation and a sector undergoing significant transformation? If so, you could be our next Project Manager within the Core Payments team.

Payments is at the centre of the financial industry with no exception here at Danske Bank. Our goal is to support our customers’ everyday banking needs by delivering a best-in-class payments infrastructure that orchestrates payments seamlessly in our target markets. We bring efficiency through standardization while making it our utmost priority to ensure the platform is highly performant, always compliant, secure & available.

The tribe consist of 21 squads with more than 200 people across Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, and India.

You will work in a Nordic team consisting of Project Managers working and will lead the overall success of given strategic initiatives by facilitating and coordinating the delivery of business-critical projects End-2-End across the organization.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dynamic, Nordic and fun team where you will receive ongoing support from both colleagues and your manager, being part of an environment that will help you grow and advance in your professional career.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of strategic transformation at Danske Bank, ensuring that initiatives not only commence but thrive under careful guidance and support. If you are ambitious, structured, and looking for a role where you can collaborate with diverse stakeholders while making a meaningful difference – apply today!

You will:

Lead the Way: Break down business-critical projects into actionable steps which can be delegated and executed
Keep Us on Track: Oversee project progress, highlight key milestones and ensuring transparency across workstreams. Work with key stakeholders to prioritise initiatives and maintain progress
Find common ground: Identify and tackle issues early, providing sound guidance to keep our projects moving smoothly
Communicate Clearly: Keep everyone updated with clear and concise communication, empowering agile decision-making
Make an Impact: Be part of transforming strategy into action helping to eliminate roadblocks along the way and creating real value
Team Up: Collaborate with talented people across our organisation
Grow with Us: Receive ongoing support and development opportunities in a fun, dynamic team

About you:

Experience: Proven track record in running projects where business and IT intersect, coupled with a strong consultancy toolbox, to drive and facilitate structured problem solving
Curiosity: Eagerness to explore GenAI tools
Communication Skills: Ability to engage with colleagues at all levels
People skills: Set clear directions and prioritise activities across organisational units with different objectives while maintaining employee engagement and momentum
Strategic Understanding: The ability to link strategic goals to operational execution, ensuring that every project delivers tangible business value
Payments Knowledge: Understanding of the Nordic payment market and offered products is a plus
Advanced English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4480 EUR to 6720 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.