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Join Us as a Dynamic Product Owner for Global Payroll in Danske Bank

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Be part of shaping the future of HR at Danske Bank!

Are you motivated by working with people, agile ways of working, and creating value through digital solutions? Do you want to be part of a team responsible for all HR systems and digital processes at Danske Bank? If so, we are looking for a Product Owner for our Global Payroll squad.

We have an ambitious tech agenda in Danske Bank HR and are continuing our journey to optimize our global payroll setup to make it more efficient, reliable and user centric.

As a Product Owner, you will drive the development of our Payroll solutions across the Nordic region and UK in close collaboration with our vendors and internal teams. You will collaborate closely with the tribe leadership and business stakeholders to define and deliver the product vision, roadmap, and backlog with a squad of highly motivated and experienced IT and business SMEs.

The role will be part of the Tribe’s extended leadership team.

Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you different seniority in the role.

Please apply as soon as possible, as we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

"We believe that the most valuable asset is human potential."

You will:

  • Drive the modernisation and harmonisation of our Payroll solutions through country specific implementations.
  • Implement new holistic business traveller taxation solution
  • Create and execute on a product vision and roadmap, that is in line with the bank’s Forward ‘28 strategy and our Group HR priorities
  • Collaborate with the tribe leadership, fellow Product Owners, business stakeholders, and IT partners to align on the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
  • Focus on the continuous development and maintenance of our solutions
  • Ensure that our systems are compliant and in line with various EU regulations and legislations by prioritizing feature developments and implementation of controls
  • Empower and inspire the team to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and business expectations.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to team members and create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

About you:

  • An experienced leader, product owner or a highly skilled person with a proven track record of leading activities and deliveries
  • Strong understanding of the Payroll/HR domain or experience in driving technological development preferably within SaaS solutions
  • Strategic thinking. Being able to align the priorities, and the direction, in the squad with the overall goals of the Tribe/business
  • Customer-centric mindset and a data-driven approach to product development
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and levels
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence and align diverse perspectives and challenge ways of working and thinking
  • Growth mindset and a willingness to learn and adapt to changing situations
  • Emotional intelligence. Being self-aware of emotions, strengths and weakness
  • Advanced English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 5200 EUR to 7800 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.

Additional days of vacation

Canteen services and free fruits

Health insurance

Third pillar pension fund

See all the benefits HERE.

Please contact me via LinkedIn if you have any questions.

Kasper Willemann, Head of People Tribe

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Send your CV

If you are interested, please send your CV in English no later than 26.06.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Your title in job contract will be Squad Leader (Product Owner).